In an effort to encourage more South Canterbury Māori to get vaccinated, the district health board has teamed up with Arowhenua Whanau Services and Māori leaders.
A booklet on mental health has been produced in a collaboration between the Tongan Society South Canterbury and the South Canterbury District Health Board in time to be released during Mental Health Awareness Week.
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More than half of the tamariki that attend the centre whakakapapa to Kāi Tahu, the other tamariki have whakapapa links to iwi through out the motu (island). While others had strong links and relationships with the rohe of Arowhenua, King said.
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He Manu Hou early childhood centre has toothbrushes for the children to keep their baby teeth clean and shiny. “They have chosen to come to He Manu Hou to ensure that their tamariki have a space where te reo me ngā tikanga ( Māori language and culture) is a normal part of every day practice.”