“Nau mai, haere mai ki Whiria Te Tangata o Taupō Moana”

NURSE PRACTIONER-LED

MARAE BASED CLINIC

Welcome to Whiria Te Tangata, your kaupapa Māori, Nurse Practitioner-led health service in the heart of the Taupo/Turangi rohe.

At our marae-based clinics, we provide a cost-free, culturally competent healthcare experience where you can feel at home.

Join us as we journey together on the path to wellness—your oranga is our priority.

Our Services

Our clinic is here to meet the hauora needs of our people through a range of comprehensive services that respect and incorporate Te Ao Māori.

  • Your first point of contact for health concerns, providing diagnosis, routine health check-ups, vaccinations, immunisations and management of chronic conditions.

  • Thorough health evaluations to identify any hauora issues and determine the best course of action for your wellbeing.

  • Tautoko (support) and rehabilitation for injuries, ensuring you receive the appropriate care and manaaki (support) to recover.

  • Personalised care plans following a detailed diagnosis, tailored to meet your specific hauora needs.

  • Ongoing tautoko and treatment for both immediate health concerns and chronic conditions, ensuring your continued wellbeing.

  • Recognising the importance of wairua (spiritual) health and whakapapa (ancestral) connections in your overall well-being.

  • Dedicated tautoko to help you quit smoking, improving your hauora and the health of those around you.
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  • Providing care and tautoko to those affected by problem gambling, promoting healthier choices and lifestyles.
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Contact Us

Free Call
(0800) 944 742

Visit us

  • Te Rangiita Marae ki Nukuhau, Pitiroi Street, Nukuhau, Taupō

    Wednesday 7 am - 4 pm

    Thursday 9 am - 2.30 pm

  • Waitahanui Hall, Blake Road, Waitahanui

    Alternate weeks

  • Te Huinga Hirangi Marae, Hirangi Road, Tūrangi

    Mondays 8 am - 4 pm

    Tuesdays 8 am - 4 pm

  • Tokaanu Marae, Puanga Street, Tokaanu

    First Monday of every month

Strengthening Community Healthcare with Pinnacle

At Whiria Te Tangata, we are proud to be a part of the Pinnacle network, a leader in primary care services across New Zealand. This partnership enhances our ability to deliver comprehensive and high-quality healthcare tailored to the needs of our community. Being associated with Pinnacle allows us access to a wealth of resources, expertise, and support systems, enabling us to expand our services and improve care outcomes for our clients. Our collaboration with Pinnacle underscores our commitment to providing accessible, culturally-informed healthcare solutions and strengthens our capacity to advocate for and meet the unique health needs of the Māori community.

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