by Christine Dornan | 19 Sep, 2019 | Midweek
Ron Karaitiana. PHOTO/FILE Offering up support Te Hauora Te Hauora Runanga o Wairarapa is serious about suicide. Trained clinicians at the Masterton-based service are willing and ready to help, chief executive Ron Karaitiana said. “As the chief executive of Te Hauora,...
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by Christine Dornan | 19 Sep, 2019 | Midweek
Alex Handiside. PHOTO/SUPPLIED A new community-based suicide prevention and postvention co-ordinator has been appointed in Wairarapa. Alex Handiside will start in the role next month. “I’m feeling very ready for this role,” Handiside said. “Everyone in Wairarapa and...
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by Christine Dornan | 18 Sep, 2019 | Midweek
Diversional therapy staff across Wairarapa meet every two months. PHOTO/SUPPLIED Diversional therapy plays a vital role in aged care across New Zealand. From today until September 25, staff and volunteers will be raising the profile of their role through an awareness...
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by Christine Dornan | 18 Sep, 2019 | Local News, Midweek
Makoura College student Seni-Isaia Iasona. PHOTO/SUPPLIED Young filmmaker takes on mental health Documentary to shed light on youth mental health concerns Erin Kavanagh-Hall It’s never an easy topic to broach – but, whether it’s over the airwaves or behind a video...
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by Christine Dornan | 11 Sep, 2019 | Midweek
PHOTOS/STOCK.ADOBE.COM East Coast Rural Support Trust The East Coast Rural Support Trust offers support to rural people in Wairarapa during difficult times. Help from the trust is independent, strictly confidential, free, and available. Rural people often face...
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by Christine Dornan | 11 Sep, 2019 | Midweek
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Wairarapa students Iraia Matthews, Maioha Riwai-Couch, Matua Davidson and youth development co-ordinator Cherie McNamara from Connecting Communities with their draft Māori street name signs. PHOTO/EMILY IRELAND Youth keeping te reo Maori alive...
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