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HPV testing for cervical screening

HPV testing will become the primary cervical screening test in Aotearoa New Zealand from 12th September, 2023.

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Workers at NZ telehealth services vote to strike for 24 hours

Whakarongorau Aotearoa workers behind New Zealand’s major telehealth services will strike for 24 hours from 3pm Friday 15 September.

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Join the HNCT inaugural cultural advisory group

To ensure Health Navigator Charitable Trust is genuinely representative and respectful of the needs of Māori and Pasifika peoples, we seek to establish a dedicated advisory group.

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Wanna be world famous? (in Aotearoa)

It’s time for us to update our website images with photos of people who look like you!

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Don't give up, no matter how hard the struggle!

At Healthify He Puna Waiora, we aspired to make a platform that is not only inclusive, but also readily accessible and easy to use for Māori and Pasifika communities – our website’s primary audiences.

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An examination of Things That Matter

Adapted from Dr David Galler’s best-selling memoir, the play, Things That Matter is billed as “A tender and articulate account of the compassion and change needed in New Zealand’s health system.” – The Auckland Theatre Company.

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No data? No worries. Zero.govt.nz has you covered

Browse Healthify He Puna Waiora for free with Zero Data, a government initiative to support all New Zealanders in accessing essential information and digital services for free, on their mobile devices.

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We've had a makeover!

Exciting news! Health Navigator NZ website is today Healthify He Puna Waiora. Find out why we've made the change and what it means for you.

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New mental wellbeing series a boost for Aucklanders

Health Navigator Charitable Trust and Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand have partnered to create new 15 new wellbeing support pages.

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Tireless work wins Janine Bycroft top GP award

Health Navigator Charitable Trust CEO receives a Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners Distinguished Fellowship for outstanding services to the practice of medicine.

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