Manaakitanga is the concept of looking after one another.
It’s about protecting whakapapa; it’s about kotahitanga; it’s the unity of the collective.
We are here to support our Te Arawa whānau through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
Getting the right information matters
Be aware of incorrect information on social media and other places.
For accurate, trustworthy information, we recommended the following sites:
uruta.maori.nz – A National Māori Pandemic Group established to provide accurate COVID-19 advice specifically for Māori.
karawhiua.nz – A campaign for whānau, hapū, iwi, and Māori communities to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Access resources, answers to your COVID patai and vaccination support.
Kia Hiwa Ra. Kia Hiwa Ra. Get prepared.
Now is the time to get ready for COVID-19 in our community.
Follow these simple steps to make a whānau plan or download it here.
Staying safe
If you have been to a location of interest, been a close contact of a known case, or you develop COVID symptoms, please talk to a health professional and get tested. It’s one of our best fighting tools.
Common COVID-19 symptoms include:
- A new or worsening cough
- Sneezing and runny nose
- A fever
- Temporary loss of smell or altered sense of taste
- Sore throat
- Shortness of breath
A full list of symptoms, including Long COVID, can be found here.
Testing centres
There are testing centres located throughout the Lakes district area.
Vaccinations
The COVID-19 vaccine is critical to protecting our community and regaining our freedom to do the things we love and be with our friends and whānau. It has never been more urgent to protect our whakapapa. Get your vaccine now.
Health and wellbeing support
For health support, contact your GP or call Healthline on 0800 611 116. If it is an emergency, contact 111. Don’t delay seeking medical assistance for ANY health conditions.
For support with anxiety, distress or mental wellbeing, you can call or text 1737 to talk with a trained counsellor for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Financial support
For financial support, contact Te Arawa Whānau Ora Collective (07 213 1995) or Work and Income (0800 559 009).
There is more financial support advice on the COVID19 website, including if you need to self-isolate, get a test or need help with essential costs.
Employment support
For employment support, contact Employment New Zealand (0800 20 90 20)
Support for business owners
We understand this is a stressful time for business owners. Support is available to you here.
This includes:
- Mandatory vaccinations for workers
- Doing business under the traffic light settings
- Getting your QR code poster
- Financial support
- Vaccination Q&A for businesses
- Other resources for business
Help while you’re self-isolating
Posters
These posters can be used in your business, at the marae, during an event or at any community venue. You can also order free printed materials.