Health & wellbeing

Welcome

Welcome to the Hokonui Rūnanga Health and Social Services Trust (HRHSST). We understand that there are many factors that influence health, and we interpret ‘health’ in a holistic way.

HRHSST ensures the integration and co-ordination of social services that link together health, housing, employment, education, justice and other wellbeing essentials in an organised and well planned way. This approach enables the best possible care for whānau hauora/wellbeing.

See Hokonui Takiwā Health and Wellbeing Village of Support for the range of health and whānau education services throughout the Hokonui Takiwā. You’ll find a list of organisations and their contact details on this page.

Na tou rourou me toku rourou ka ora ai te iwi

With your food-basket and my food-basket the people will flourish

Me mahi tahi tatou

Let us work as one

Our vision

Our vision is a future where Ngāi Tahu whānui and the wider community will have the opportunity to protect and enhance their spiritual, cultural, educational, social and economic aspirations in a setting of excellence.

Me mahi tahi tātou mō te oranga o te katoa

We should work together for the wellbeing of everyone

Who can access our services?

Our services are available to all eligible persons resident in the Southland District Health Board area with a primary focus on the Eastern / Northern Southland region.

Whānau may self-refer for advice and minor treatment with referral as necessary to appropriate health providers.

Use our online referral form or download our referral form here.

Whānau may be referred by other health providers including general practitioners for support and assistance.

Our kaimahi - staff

Meet our team here - find out what we do and how we can help.

Our services

Hokonui Rūnanga Health and Social Services Trust offers a number of services to help you and your whānau with health issues.

Whānau Ora Navigators

Hokonui Rūnanga Kaiārahi/Navigators work closely with whānau to identify your specific needs and aspirations, then help you to identify the services, education providers or employment and business opportunities you need.

Find out more about Whānau Ora Navigators and what they can do for you.

Community youth worker and advocacy service

This service is for rangatahi and their whānau, and covers a range of services including counselling and out of school holiday programmes.

Find out more about this service.

Kaumatua Health Days

Every second Wednesday here at Hokonui Rūnanga we hold a Kaumatua Health Day. We arrange a free pick up service for all the local Kaumatua in the Gore District who are clients with the Hokonui Rūnanga Health and Social Services Trust.

Find out more about our Kaumatua Health Days.

Te Kakano – Nurse-led Clinics

Te Kakano nurses are happy to see any one for any health advice, education or support. They will work with other health providers (e.g. GPs) to enable the best care for you.

Find out more about the clinics and see check out the clinic dates for 2025.

Contact Us

Feel free to contact us for more information about any of the above.