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Welcome to Oketopa / October

Welcome to the October edition of our Green Prescription newsletter. The School Holidays are here and we are loving the chance to get outdoors more and soak up some sunshine. We are looking forward to getting stuck into more fun events and activities as summer rolls around. 

In this months edition we have:  

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Grow Your Own Kai
 
How good has our huarere (weather) been?

Spring is a magnificent time to mahi māra (to garden) and with the holidays it’s also a great way to connect our whānau with our environment, plant some of your whānau’s favourite fruits and vegetables and play with our tamariki in the dirt while also learning about Papatūānuku. If we care for Papatūānuki the way we care for ourselves we can nurture and grow together!
Here at Nuku Ora we want to encourage and support an interactive playful learning environment for us all.

Check out some cool resources gathered from our friends @UrbanKaiFarms. Even better pop on down to grow your own with Farmer Kate.
 
Our whānau from Rangitāne o Wairarapa Education have also got some amazing ideas of how we can play and connect to our Atua (environments, Gods).

School Holiday Play Ideas
 
 

Finding activities for you and your tamariki over the holidays can sometimes be tricky. Lucky for you we have some fun ideas to keep your whānau entertained. Check out the indoor/outdoor ideas below for some kiwi classics that require minimal equpiment. We've also included a playdough recipe for those wet and rainy days. Don't forget to check out local events in your area too, most are free or at a low cost. Get your friends and family together and let's play!! 
Indoor Play: 
- Hide and Seek
- Simon Says
- Walking Tag
- Musical Chairs
- Scavenger Hunt
- Musical Statues
Outdoor Play:
- Running tag
- Treasure Hunt
- Egg & Spoon Fun Race
- Visit Zealandia (Kids go FREE)
- Find a New Playground 
- BYO Obstacle Course
 

New Google Maps Resource
 

Are you looking for movement groups or community services in your local area? Look at our community maps here to find out what’s available near you. This map was made for Green Prescription clients to improve their taha tinana (physical), taha wairua (spiritual), taha whānau (social), and taha hinengaro (mental). 

The map shows the locations and details of community halls, swimming pools, gyms, support services, fruit and vegetable co-ops, group fitness classes, disability support, fields and parks.

Recap - Mental Health Awareness Week
 
Last month was a special one. Aotearoa celebrated Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) from the 27th of September to the 3rd of October. This year's theme was to take time to kōrero/mā te kōrero, ka ora - a little chat can go a long way.

MHAW is about connection and creating a safe space to talk about mental hauora (health). At Nuku Ora, we follow the Te Whare Tapa Whā model. Mental wellbeing/taha hinengaro is one of the four pillars that build a strong whare (house).

Our thoughts, feelings and emotions are essential components that make up our body and soul. Without our mental wellbeing/taha hinengaro, our whare/body/soul is unsteady. We challenge you to keep this kōrero going. Remember, the small chats can mean the most.

To help keep this kōrero going, print this chatterbox that can prompt questions to ask your whānau.
Visit our Health and Wellbeing F.A.Q webpage

School holiday cooking

Click on the Heart Foundation cook book for some school holiday cooking ideas! 

Brendan Foot Supersite Round the Bays 2022
Every year, 13,000+ Wellingtonians hit the streets and participate in a fun run/walk around Wellington's Bays! This year the event is on Sunday 20th February. Make sure to keep an eye out over the coming months about how to get involved in this awesome day of activities for the whole whānau. Check out the image below to see some of our team and Porirua whānau training for the event together! Follow the Brendan Foot Supersite Round the Bays Facebook. Instagram and Website for the latest details!

Are you feeling a bit overwhelmed lately? 
It is okay, to not feel okay.

If you feel like you would like to talk to someone or get some support about how you are feeling, click on the Mental Health Foundation picture below. There are a range of support services and help lines that can support you. 

Would you like to know more?


Head over to the Nuku Ora Active Health and Wellness page to find out more information otherwise contact your Programme Advisor, or email: grx@nukuora.org.nz or 0800 ACTIVE
 
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