http://www.wharariki.org/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.wharariki.org en-us Mon, 11 May 2026 10:40:22 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.wharariki.org/blog/post/143086/that-bedding-is-beautiful/ The referral for this whānau was recieved from their GP practice. The whānau consits of Mum, Dad and 3 children; a 4 year old girl, 3 year old boy, and 10mth old baby (with a genetic condition and significant health issues).The whānau were living in a whānau owned property. They reported issues with dampness and mould. There were also a few structural issues creating draughts and contributing to dampness.The front sliding door was unable to close fully, creating a significant draught and als... Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:02:49 +1300 http://www.wharariki.org/blog/#post143086 http://www.wharariki.org/blog/post/143085/working-together/ This referral came from Tuai Kopu, the hospitals maternity support service, for a Mama who was pregnant with her 7th child, due in September.The whānau is Mum, Dad, their 6 children  (aged 15-2yrs) and a niece (12). The whānau have been living in their home for a long time and were recently able to purchase it from whānau.I visited the home and completed a Child Healthy Homes Program (CHHP) assessment. When I initially visited, the whānau were heating the lounge with a radiant bar heate... Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.wharariki.org/blog/#post143085 http://www.wharariki.org/blog/post/143084/warm-and-dry-this-winter/ This whānau self referred into the Child Healthy Housing Program after hearing about the service from another Māmā at kindy.The whānau had recently purchased their own home, and wanted support making it warm and dry for their 5 children and new baby on the way.The home had no heat source when I first visited, so a referral to EECA was one of the first things that was actioned. The whānau have since had a fireplace installed, using the EECA grant, and we have been able to supply them with a ... Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.wharariki.org/blog/#post143084 http://www.wharariki.org/blog/post/143110/firewood-makes-a-difference/ A whanau I am working with only had a small pie warmer balancing on a broken small table in their living area as heating. The house is sparsely furnished. They had been turning the main oven on to try and stay warm but their power bill was too big. The whare was freezing, and the 8 year old boy was hardly at school, one reason was he was so cold at night to sleep.Firewood got delivered yesterday. I called in to see the whanau. They were so excited as had the fire burning and the old pie warmer w... Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.wharariki.org/blog/#post143110 http://www.wharariki.org/blog/post/143109/his-own-new-pjs/ One 5year old boy I took PJ’s to a month ago. He lives in a crowded whare of approx. 12 others so he and his Mum often slept under a tarpaulin alongside the whare ,when he was cold at night he went inside to find a bed space. I gave him a pair of PJ’s and his face lit up ! The next day I went to the whare and he ran outside in his new PJ’s so proud of himself. He didn’t want to go to school because he didn’t want to take them off! It was the most beautiful look on his face ,his own new... Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.wharariki.org/blog/#post143109 http://www.wharariki.org/blog/post/141420/ahi-mahana--the-wairoa-curtain-bank/ Wharariki Trust is proud to have been a part of the collaboration between Te Whatu Ora—Child Healthy Homes programme, Health NZ, Genesis Energy, and ECCT in establishing a curtain bank for the Wairoa community.The Child Healthy Housing supported the purchase of an industrial overlocker and sewing machine, and general sewing items like scissors and rulers. Health New Zealand provided an ideal space at Wairoa Hospital, where the curtain bank is now based, at no cost and furthermore, donated shel... Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.wharariki.org/blog/#post141420 http://www.wharariki.org/blog/post/114261/i-am-so-happy/ Thank you for helping to get me selected for home improvements. It has made such a big difference to my home, and I feel so proud when I come home every day.The toilet and laundry room are beautiful and not rotting. I can now open my windows in the lounge without them falling out and letting in the air.I am so happy and want to keep going myself with other things that need doing.Nga Mihi Nui . Georgina... Fri, 24 Nov 2023 09:19:46 +1300 http://www.wharariki.org/blog/#post114261 http://www.wharariki.org/blog/post/114262/wow--thanks-heaps/ The picture above sums up the joy for these tamariki at having their own beds, with new bedding. When this whanau was referred by the local GP practice due to ongoing respiratory issues. The 9-year-old had asthma as well as the other children. This was a private rental with no working heating present, no extraction in the bathroom or kitchen and 3 out of the 4 children were sleeping on foam mattresses on the floor. They had prioritised a bed for the 9-year-old but the room was still very cold. D... Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.wharariki.org/blog/#post114262 http://www.wharariki.org/blog/post/105733/graduating-student--mary-lolohea/ Congratulations  to past student, Mary Lolohea who has graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Music - major in music, stream in performance. Making the graduation even more special, was that Mary was asked to perform at the ceremony!  Miharo!Mary attended Flaxmere College, and was awarded the Flaxmere Pharmacy Scholarship... Wed, 14 Jun 2023 12:05:02 +1200 http://www.wharariki.org/blog/#post105733 http://www.wharariki.org/blog/post/114263/donation-provides-truck-loads-of-firewood/ Thanks to a generous donor, we have supplied dozens of firewood truckloads to families struggling to warm their homes this winter. Across Hawkes Bay and Wairoa, those impacted by the Cyclone or had poor heating in their homes had firewood delivered. Their smiles say it all!We were also able to provide pyjamas for the children as well.... Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.wharariki.org/blog/#post114263