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National Hauora Coalition (NHC)
7 days ago
National Hauora Coalition (NHC)

🌬️ Aue, these winds are no joke! With ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam moving over the Tasman, Aotearoa is getting hit with wild weather, heavy rain, flooding, and 130km/h gusts in some places.

Here’s how to get storm-ready, like our wahine toa figurine:
🪑 Bring in or tie down any taonga outside (furniture, toys, tools).
🚪 Shut and secure all matapihi and doors.
🚗 Park away from trees or anything that could blow over.
🔦 Have a first aid kit, kai, water, torches + batteries ready in case the power goes out.
Look after your whānau, check in on your neighbours, and stay safe. ... See MoreSee Less

🌬️ Aue, these winds are no joke! With ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam moving over the Tasman, Aotearoa is getting hit with wild weather, heavy rain, flooding, and 130km/h gusts in some places. Here’s how to get storm-ready, like our wahine toa figurine: 🪑 Bring in or tie down any taonga outside (furniture, toys, tools). 🚪 Shut and secure all matapihi and doors. 🚗 Park away from trees or anything that could blow over. 🔦 Have a first aid kit, kai, water, torches + batteries ready in case the power goes out. Look after your whānau, check in on your neighbours, and stay safe.
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National Hauora Coalition (NHC)
1 week ago
National Hauora Coalition (NHC)

Bowel cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in Aotearoa, and Māori and Pasifika are more likely to be diagnosed at a later stage than non-Māori.

Early detection saves lives.

Until March 2025, Māori and Pasifika had access to free bowel screening from age 50. That targeted approach has now been replaced with a generalised screening age of 58, a shift that risks widening existing inequities.
In Australia and the US, screening starts at age 45. In the UK, it’s 50. So why are we waiting until 58 here in Aotearoa?

Let’s not lose momentum on something that was working. A truly equitable bowel screening programme should be grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and designed to prioritise those most at risk.

Some signs and symptoms of bowel cancer to look out for include:

🩸Blood in your stools or from your bottom
🔄Changes in your bowel habits (especially more frequent or looser stools)
💢Stomach pain, cramping, or bloating
📉Unexplained weight loss
😪Ongoing tiredness or fatigue

These symptoms are often caused by other conditions, but it's important to see your doctor as soon as possible.

📣Talk with your whānau, share the symptoms and the importance of early screening.
✊🏾 You can also kōrero with your local MP and call for an equitable bowel screening programme that puts Māori and Pasifika at the centre. ... See MoreSee Less

Bowel cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in Aotearoa, and Māori and Pasifika are more likely to be diagnosed at a later stage than non-Māori. Early detection saves lives. Until March 2025, Māori and Pasifika had access to free bowel screening from age 50. That targeted approach has now been replaced with a generalised screening age of 58, a shift that risks widening existing inequities. In Australia and the US, screening starts at age 45. In the UK, it’s 50. So why are we waiting until 58 here in Aotearoa? Let’s not lose momentum on something that was working. A truly equitable bowel screening programme should be grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and designed to prioritise those most at risk. Some signs and symptoms of bowel cancer to look out for include: 🩸Blood in your stools or from your bottom 🔄Changes in your bowel habits (especially more frequent or looser stools) 💢Stomach pain, cramping, or bloating 📉Unexplained weight loss 😪Ongoing tiredness or fatigue These symptoms are often caused by other conditions, but its important to see your doctor as soon as possible. 📣Talk with your whānau, share the symptoms and the importance of early screening. ✊🏾 You can also kōrero with your local MP and call for an equitable bowel screening programme that puts Māori and Pasifika at the centre.Image attachmentImage attachment+4Image attachment
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National Hauora Coalition (NHC) is in Aotearoa.
4 weeks ago
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We are thrilled to celebrate our kaimahi, Monleigh Ikiua Muliaumasealii and Manawa Rhind, who have been awarded travel grants by the Auckland Medical Research Foundation (Auckland Medical Research Fndt ) to attend prestigious international conferences this year. 🏆✈️

Monleigh will head to Brisbane for the Lancefield International Symposium on Streptococci and Streptococcal Diseases (June 1–5), a leading event bringing together experts in streptococcal disease research, from clinical advancements to vaccine development.

Manawa will travel to Kaurna Country, Adelaide, for the International Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Conference (June 16–19), hosted by the Lowitja Institute. This global gathering focuses on sharing knowledge to uplift the health and wellbeing of Indigenous communities.

These opportunities will allow them to champion whānau voice on the world stage, build new connections, and learn from the best in their fields.

Ka mau te wehi! 🙌🏽 A big mihi to Auckland Medical Research Fndt for backing our kaimahi and supporting the kaupapa of hauora Māori and Pasifika. 💙✨ ... See MoreSee Less

We are thrilled to celebrate our kaimahi, Monleigh Ikiua Muliaumasealii and Manawa Rhind, who have been awarded travel grants by the Auckland Medical Research Foundation (@medresearchnz ) to attend prestigious international conferences this year. 🏆✈️ Monleigh will head to Brisbane for the Lancefield International Symposium on Streptococci and Streptococcal Diseases (June 1–5), a leading event bringing together experts in streptococcal disease research, from clinical advancements to vaccine development. Manawa will travel to Kaurna Country, Adelaide, for the International Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Conference (June 16–19), hosted by the Lowitja Institute. This global gathering focuses on sharing knowledge to uplift the health and wellbeing of Indigenous communities. These opportunities will allow them to champion whānau voice on the world stage, build new connections, and learn from the best in their fields. Ka mau te wehi! 🙌🏽 A big mihi to @medresearchnz for backing our kaimahi and supporting the kaupapa of hauora Māori and Pasifika. 💙✨
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