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This Kirihimete, we’ve created something special just for you and your whānau! We’ve created a month of activities, tips, and
11 February 2026
At Te Manu Toroa, we put whānau first. We take a holistic, whānau-centred approach to health and wellbeing, offering a comprehensive range of wrap-around health, social, and whānau wellbeing services—from pēpi to kaumātua—all under one roof.
Comprehensive healthcare for tamariki, rangatahi, pakeke, and kaumātua.
Our Child & Family Services help the whole whānau thrive through holistic care.
Our Community Nursing Services support whānau to ensure wellbeing at every stage.
Our Kaupapa Māori Dental Services provide accessible dental care for pēpi, tamariki, rangatahi, and adults.
Our Mental Health & Addictions Services support whānau facing mild to moderate mental health or addiction challenges.
Refer yourself or a whānau member to our wide range of services and take the first step towards holistic wellbeing.
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At Te Manu Toroa, we are more than than a health service—we are a whānau. As a Kaupapa Māori Healthcare Provider in the Western Bay of Plenty, we empower whānau to take charge of their wellbeing, guiding each hauora journey with holistic, culturally grounded care. Our kaimahi walk alongside whānau, supporting their aspirations and helping them thrive in ways that reflect their goals and values.
A referral is the first step to accessing the holistic care and support offered at Te Manu Toroa. Submit a referral for self, a whānau member, or a patient to get started and connect with our wide range of services.
Stay informed and supported—explore the latest pānui, practical tips, downloadable resources, and all updates from our waka, including clinic pānui, service information, and tools for whānau hauora.
This Kirihimete, we’ve created something special just for you and your whānau! We’ve created a month of activities, tips, and
Here are the pātai whānau often have about our services and getting support.
We provide holistic, whānau-centred care that supports the wellbeing of whānau from pēpi to kaumātua.
Our wrap-around services include:
Our services are open to everyone in the Western Bay of Plenty rohe, providing support for whānau of all ages—from pēpi and tamariki, through rangatahi and adults, to kaumātua. We welcome whānau of all ethnicities and backgrounds.
To find out more about each service and eligibility criteria, explore all our services here for full details.
New to Our Services
Accessing support at Te Manu Toroa is simple. Whānau new to our services can get started by submitting a referral.
Referrals can be made by:
Once a referral is submitted, one of our kaimahi will follow up to discuss next steps and connect whānau with the right service.
Already Enrolled
For whānau already enrolled with our services or clinics, a dedicated whānau-care team is already supporting the whole whānau with wrap-around care and services. If there’s a specific service of interest, whānau can kōrero with their whānau-care team to be connected with that service.
Most clinical services require whānau to be enrolled with one of our GP clinics.
Many of our community services don’t require enrolment, though some may need a referral from a GP, midwife, or another health professional or agency.
Here are the pātai whānau often have about our clinical services and accessing care.
You can either complete our pre-registration form online or collect an enrolment form from one of our clinics. Please note that submitting the form does not guarantee enrolment.
If your enrolment is accepted, we will ask for two forms of ID (for example, Passport, Driver Licence, Birth Certificate, or 18+ Card), as required by the Ministry of Health to confirm eligibility.
One of our kaimahi will contact you within a few working days to discuss the next steps or offer further support if needed.
Most of our community services are free for eligible whānau, and some clinical services may also be partially or fully funded.
To find out if you qualify for publicly funded health and disability services:
● Have a kōrero with one of our clinical kaimahi, or
● Call 0800 855 151, or
● Go to www.tewhatuora.govt.nz
and use the Guide to Eligibility Criteria
This will help you understand which services are free, subsidised, or require payment.
You can schedule an appointment in whichever way suits you best:
● Use the MyIndici App — easily book your appointment from your phone anytime.
● Call our reception team on 0800 114 900 — they’ll help you find a convenient time.
● Come into our reception — our kaimahi can assist you with booking in person.
We have two clinics serving whānau across Tauranga Moana:
Tauranga Moana City GP Clinic:
● Address: 11 Tebbs Lane, Gate Pā, Tauranga
● Opening Hours: 8.00am – 5.00pm
Te Akau Hauora GP Clinic:
● Address: 35 Hartford Ave, Pāpāmoa
● Opening Hours: 8.00am – 5.00pm
To explore the full range of services we offer, click here to see all services.
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