Te Whetū Oranga: Where Health Meets Heart
Nurturing the well-being of Whānau Pēpi Hapori Culture
Empowering Whānau
Empowering Tamariki
Empowering Pēpi
About Us
Welcome to Te Whetū Oranga Health Services, where health meets heart, and whānau and community are valued as part of our extended family.
As a whānau and community-centred health services provider, we are dedicated to nurturing the well-being of whānau, Tamariki and pēpi.
Participation
- Enhancement of whānau & hapori
- Whānau & hapori centred tari
- Options for wrap around support
- Remove barriers, stigmas, prejudice
- Listen to whānau & hapori
Partnership
- Recognise & bridge gaps
- Whānau & hapori centred tari
- Approachable
- Integrity
- Respect
- Communication
- Transparency & openess
- Enhancement of whānau & hapori
Protection
- Continuity of care
- Normalising Te Reo
- Equity for whānau & hapori
- Whānau & hapori centred tari
- Consistency & reliability
- Enhancement of Whānau & hapori
- Providing wrap around support
Mission & Vision
NGĀ MOEMOEĀ: A future where whānau experience one connected journey of care, led by their voice, supported by their community, and strengthened by collective leadership.
NGĀ AROTAHI: To provide whānau-led, wrap-around services throughout South Waikato that bridge gaps in access and support, ensuring continuity, choice, and meaningful outcomes for every whānau we serve.
Our Services
Tamariki Ora Services
Our Tamariki Ora Nurses offer whānau centred support and guidance through every stage of their child’s development, ensuring optimal health and well-being from infancy to 5 years. Our dedicated team of nurses specialises in providing personalised care that focuses on preventive health measures, including immunisations and well-child checks.
Immunisations
Our Tamariki Ora Nurse prioritises the administration of vaccines according to recommended schedules to protect Tamariki against a range of serious and preventable diseases. We understand the importance of immunisations in safeguarding children's health and work closely with families to ensure that each child receives the necessary vaccines at the appropriate times.
Tamariki Ora Checks
Regular Tamariki Ora checks are an essential component of our services, allowing us to monitor your child's growth, development, and overall health. During these visits, our nurses conduct comprehensive assessments, including physical exams, developmental screenings, and health education, to ensure that your child is thriving and meeting important milestones.
Parent Education and Support
We believe that informed whānau are empowered whānau. As part of our Tamariki Ora Services, we offer support to whānau and education such as nutrition, safety, sleep hygiene, immunisations and developmental milestones. Our goal is to equip whānau with the knowledge and resources they need to promote their child's health and well-being at home.
Individualised Care Plans
Every child is unique, and our Tamariki Ora nurses are able to meet the specific needs of whānau we work alongside with. We work collaboratively with whānau to develop individualised care plans that address their child's unique health needs, preferences, and cultural considerations.
Continuity of Care
Building trusting relationships with families is at the heart of what we do. Our Tamariki Ora nurses provide continuity of care throughout your child's growth and development, offering ongoing support, guidance, and reassurance along the way.
Midwifery Services
Our midwifery services offer personalised and holistic care to support whānau throughout the journey of pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Our team of experienced and compassionate midwives provide comprehensive support, guidance, and advocacy to ensure a safe and empowering birth experience for whānau and their pēpi.
Collaboration and Referrals: Our midwives work closely with other healthcare providers, including obstetricians, paediatricians, and lactation consultants, to ensure seamless coordination of care and access to additional support services as needed.
Prenatal Care
We offer regular prenatal check-ups and screenings to monitor the health and well-being of both mother and pēpi. Our midwives provide personalised care plans, education, and support to help families make informed decisions.
Labour and Birth Support
During labour and childbirth, our midwives provide continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to mothers and their whānau. We work collaboratively with families to create a birth environment that aligns with whānau and cultural traditions.
Natural Birth Options
Our midwives are experienced in supporting natural childbirth and offer a range of comfort measures, pain management techniques, and birthing options to help mothers achieve their desired birth experience, whether that be a home birth, Waikato hospital or birthing unit at Tokoroa maternity.
Postnatal Care
Following birth, our midwives provide ongoing support and guidance to families during the postnatal period. We offer breastfeeding support, newborn care education, and emotional support to help families navigate the transition to parenthood with confidence and ease.
Continuity of Care
Our midwives prioritise building trusting relationships with families, providing continuity of care throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. We offer personalised attention, accessibility, and individualised care plans to meet the unique needs of each family we serve.
Family Counselling
Our experienced counsellor provides a safe and nurturing space for families to address relationship dynamics, communication issues, and emotional well-being, fostering stronger family bonds.
Parenting Support
We offer guidance and resources to help parents navigate the joys and complexities of raising children, including workshops, parenting classes, and individualised consultations.
Child Services
Early childhood development programs, we provide a range of services to support the growth, education, and empowerment of children, pēpi and whānau.
Financial Assistance
We offer support and advocacy to families facing economic hardships, connecting them with resources such as financial aid, food assistance programs, and budgeting assistance.
Community Outreach
Through community events, support groups, and outreach programs, we create opportunities for families to connect with one another, build social networks, and access additional resources and support within their communities.
Case Management
Our dedicated social worker works closely with families to assess their needs, develop personalised care plans, and coordinate access to a wide range of social services and community resources.
Our Team
Kimai Cure
After relocating for work in 1998, we returned home in 2017. I have been a midwife since 2015, and it brings me immense joy to serve my whanau, Iwi, and Hapori. Midwifery resonates deeply with my soul, and this work is a sacred and special space that deserves to be honoured and nurtured with tender loving care. I was born and raised in Te Kaokaoroa O Patatere and of Raukawa and Ngāti Rangi descent.
Anna Taputu
Ko Whetumatarau te maunga
Ko Awatera te awa
Ko Whānau a Hinerupe te hapū
Ko Ngāti Porou te iwi
Ko Anna Taputu ahau
Kia ora, my name is Anna Taputu and I started at Te Whetū Oranga Health Services in May 2025. In my role as the Operations and Services Lead, I support all staff and services across the organisation, helping ensure the smooth day-to-day running of our services and supporting positive outcomes for our whānau and community. I am passionate about creating strong systems, supporting our teams, and helping them provide holistic, whānau-focused care across all areas of Te Whetū Oranga Health Services.
Sarah Taputu
Kia orana ... Born and raised in Tokoroa, I am passionate about providing care for our beautiful community and am privileged to walk alongside whanau as one of their midwives. I found my calling in life in Midwifery, but also enjoy travelling, sourdough, and CrossFit. I am proud to be of Cook Island, Māori, Scottish, and Irish whakapapa.
Caitlin Daisa
Tēnā koutou kua huihui mai nei.
Ko Caitlin tōku ingoa.
Nō Taranaki ahau.
E mahi ana au hei nāhi ki Te Whetū Oranga I Tokoroa.
Nō reira, tēnā koutou katoa.
As a Well Child-Tamariki Ora nurse, I have the privilege and opportunity to work alongside pēpē and their whānau from 6 weeks old to 4 years of age. Many changes happen over that time, and I am passionate about supporting whānau like yours on this journey. My services include monitoring your pēpē’s growth and development, immunising pēpē according to the National Immunisation Schedule, connecting whānau with services, and simply being a listening ear. Ngā mihi.
Ripeka Snowden
Ko Maungatautari toku Maunga
Ko Pokaiwhenua toku Awa
Ko Tainui toku Waka
Ko Raukawa toku Iwi
Ko Ngati Ahuru toku Hapu
Ko Mangakaretu toku Marae
I am a local wahine and have many years of experience working in Kohanga reo, aged care and disability sectors within our community. I am a recently graduated Nurse and a Mama, so I bring both professional knowledge and lived experience into my mahi when supporting whanau and tamariki across the South Waikato community.
“He aha te mea nui o te Ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.” What is the most important thing in the World? It is people, it is people, it is people.
Taylah Riki-Hamana
Ko Hautere te maunga
Ko Oraka te awa
Ko Tainui te waka
Ko Raukawa te iwi
Ko Ngāti Ahuru te hapū
Ko Ngātira te marae
Ko Taylah Riki-Hamana ahau
Kia ora, my name is Taylah and I am the Infant and Maternal wellbeing Kaiāwhina.
Outiside of mahi, I’m a wife and a mother of 3, which adds a special perspective and purpose to what I do.
I’m so excited to be a part of a team where supporting whānau is at the heart of what we do. I look forward to contributing to our shared commitment to helping our whānau thrive.
Tracey White
Ko Rangituhi te maunga
Ko Parirua te moana
Ko Tainui te waka
Ko Ngati Toa te iwi
Ko Takapuwahia te marae
Ko Tracey Erana White toku ingoa
I am a daughter, sister, mother and wife. It has been my privilege to care for our whanau and community in the South Waikato Region for the last 13 years as kaiwhakawhanau (midwife). Contributing to the expansion of a full health service for the First 2,000 Days has been an amazing journey and will help benefit the community we serve.
Zealan Simpkins
My career has allowed me to foster environments of support, encouragement, and empowerment, where individuals feel valued, heard, and inspired to pursue their goals with confidence and determination. My journey is fueled by a genuine desire to see others succeed and flourish, and I am deeply honoured to continue this journey alongside you, as we work together to build healthier, happier, whānau and hapori. I am of Ngāti Rangiwewehi and Ngāti Toarangitira descent.
Contact Us
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59a Swanston St, Tokoroa 3420
Te Whetū Oranga Health Services
59a Swanston St
Tokoroa 3420 - admin@twohealth.co.nz
- Office Hours: 9am to 4pm
Social Services
We offer a comprehensive array of social services tailored to support families in navigating life’s challenges and fostering thriving households. Our social services encompass: