Health and Hutt Valley

100 Years of Dorne Cup racing

Hutt Valley Harriers — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT

This weekend sees us running the Dorne Cup as it reaches the illustrious 100 year milestone, having first been run in 1925. A few years were missed due to a war and a global pandemic, but to mark the occasion…

Condors set for Monday flight

Wellington Club Weekly — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 01:29:09 GMT

The curtain drops for good on the College rugby season in Wellington on Monday, with the Condor Sevens being played in its now traditional location at Naenae College. It’s a bumper field this year with 31 teams entered, the most since before the word ‘Covid’ became a thing in our lives, making for a very...

Launch of new programme with Pacific Health Service

Capital & Coast District Health Board — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Pacific Health Service Hutt Valley celebrated with the Hutt Hospital Maternity Ward

Vera Ellen

Newtown Festival — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Aotearoa Music Award winning and Taite Award nominated artist Vera Ellen was born and raised in Naenae in Te Whanganui-A-Tara/Wellington. Vera relocated to Los Angeles, where she started the band Girl Friday, whose music debuted on indie giant Sub Pop’s sub-label, Hardly Art. In early 2020, Vera moved back to Aotearoa during the pandemic, leading […]

Blood cancer treatment breakthrough

Capital & Coast District Health Board — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Today saw the announcement of a major breakthrough in the treatment of an incurable blood cancer, B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma, which involved Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley clinical and research teams in a very successful trial.

New unit to improve Breast Screening access for the Wairarapa community

Capital & Coast District Health Board — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley is set to open a new dedicated breast screening site in Masterton to help improve people’s access to quick and easy mammograms in the Wairarapa.

2023 Season: President’s Report

Hutt Valley Harriers — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Introduction Following the interruptions due to Covid in the last three seasons, it has been a welcome return to normality this season. As usual, we had our pre-season Hutt Fun Run in March. The opening day was on 1 April…

2023 Season: President’s Report

Hutt Valley Harriers — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Hospitals ask people to return unneeded medical equipment

Capital & Coast District Health Board — Wed, 24 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley is asking people to return unneeded medical equipment – including crutches, walking frames, shower stools, and raised toilet seats – so that they can be available for new patients.

Non-urgent patients asked to stay away from Wellington Regional Hospital

Capital & Coast District Health Board — Tue, 16 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley is urging people to avoid coming to Wellington Regional Hospital unless they are in need of urgent or emergency care.

Meet Rachel Noble

Capital & Coast District Health Board — Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Rachel is the General Manager of the Disability team, based at Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley (CCHV).

Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley releases review of BreastScreen Central

Capital & Coast District Health Board — Wed, 10 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Today (10 May 2023) we have released the findings of its review into the BreastScreen Central (BSC) service that delivers screening services for the Greater Wellington region.

Wellington and Hutt Hospitals prepare for a busy winter

Capital & Coast District Health Board — Fri, 05 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley has opened new facilities to increase available beds and relieve pressure on busy hospital wards and Emergency Departments as winter approaches.

Ngā Kōrero - Latest Stories from DCM

Downtown Community Ministry — Mon, 01 May 2023 19:00:00 GMT

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(Not pictured: Luisa.) DCM is well-known for the work we do in Wellington, but did you know we have a team working in the Hutt? Since July 2020, our Hutt team have been part of the Tākiri Mai Te Ata Whānau Ora collective, providing services to people who are experiencing homelessness in the Hutt Valley. Based at Kōkiri Marae, our Hutt team are part of the wider Aro Mai Housing First whānau, and they remind us of an old DCM saying, “We might be small. But we are working on some of the biggest problems facing our city.” Along with providing Housing First services, the Hutt Team do Outreach work, and collaborate with Wā Kainga to ensure the whānau they are working with remain housed, and that no one falls through the cracks. In this month’s update, we are using the motto Kia atawhai (Be kind), and it is thanks to the kindness of the people of the Hutt Valley, and the hard mahi of our amazing Hutt Team, that we have been able to see people like Michelle thrive. From a bus stop to a whare by the beach – Michelle’s story It was just before the pandemic when Alex and Paula from DCM’s Aro Mai Housing First team managed to meet with Michelle at a Lower Hutt café. Michelle presented as very tidy, and happy to sign a consent form so the DCM team could work to help get her housed. She listed her address as ‘Waterloo bus stop’. Michelle was very thin, and it was clear she had been roughing it for a long time. The meeting came about due to the concern of the general public in the Hutt for Michelle’s wellbeing, which led to many calls to Hutt City Council for a response. Soon after the meeting, Michelle disappeared again, as her mental health challenges took hold once more. Alex did not give up, searching for Michelle at some of her favourite hot spots, such as MIX, a service supporting those experiencing mental health distress, where Michelle could have a hot meal and charge her phone. Michelle was also a regular at the local library, where the staff knew her well. Michelle with her current key worker Daniel Patelesio. It takes a team to support the whānau we engage with, and others who have supported Michelle include Alex, Paula, Charloh, Kat, and Te Paki. Michelle was sighted sleeping in doorways and on a mattress a member of the public had given her. The public continued to make multiple notifications to the Hutt City Council. Everyone was worried about her wellbeing. When Alex finally found her again, Michelle did not remember her – she could not even recall that they had met. This is a very familiar story for the DCM team. Mental health is an ongoing issue for many of the people we engage with, who often suffer from trauma and undiagnosed disorders. Another familiar story is how the pandemic helped many of our whānau move into housing for the first time in a long time. This was true for Michelle too – because without any of the usual supports available to people out on the street, and with services such as libraries closed, emergency housing suddenly became a necessity. DCM does not believe that emergency housing is a good solution for New Zealand’s housing crisis, and though it temporarily provided Michelle with a roof over her head, it was a struggle in many ways. Michelle became unwell and ended up in hospital, but by this time – mid-2020 – DCM had established a Housing First team in the Hutt Valley. While Michelle was in hospital, Vicki, an Emerge Aotearoa tenancy manager who works with DCM as part of the Aro Mai Housing First collaboration, found her a permanent whare. Michelle was delighted to be able to move in when she was discharged from hospital. This is where the hard work really started – and it took time for DCM’s vision for communities where whānau are housed, connected, valued and thriving – to become true for Michelle. By moving people from homelessness into housing, then providing wrap-around support and regular home visits, we uphold people’s mana – and their right to an adequate standard of living as per the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights. But sometimes, once people are housed, we start to understand what led to their homelessness in the first place. For Michelle, much of our support has been to address her health and wellbeing – other cornerstones of the Housing First concept. Michelle is now housed by the beach, which she loves. Her neighbourhood is great for walking, which she often does during the day to keep fit and healthy. Michelle also enjoys a close relationship with her mother and two daughters who now live nearby. Michelle’s current key worker is Daniel, who visits regularly. Michelle says she is “Learning to trust people” again through her relationship with Daniel. She now sees how her life has changed in positive ways through her willingness to work with DCM. “I was homeless,” Michelle says, “There is no other way to describe it.” Daniel has seen Michelle grow, and observed how she has turned her whare into a home. Everything is so well organised. The Housing First team will eventually ‘graduate’ Michelle, as she becomes more confident – and independent. Meanwhile, the concern of the people of the Hutt Valley didn’t end when they stopped sighting Michelle out on the streets. A DCM staff member who worked with Michelle overheard concerned members of the public speaking about her one day, and was able to inform them that Michelle was now safe, and housed. It is good to Kia atawhai (Be kind) to people who are rough sleeping or street begging wherever we may see them. But how proud we are to see Michelle go from the Waterloo bus stop, to her very own whare by the beach. WORDS: MIRIAM HENDRY / PHOTOS: SUPPLIED. What to do if you are concerned about someone rough sleeping or street begging You can make a difference! Don't give people money or food when you see them out on the streets. Acknowledge people and, if appropriate, direct them to DCM services. But better still – if you are concerned about someone rough sleeping or street begging, call Hutt City Council on 0800 488 824 or Wellington City Council on 04 499 4444 – and they will notify our team. Together – with your help – we truly can end homelessness in our city. Support DCM Copyright © 2023 DCM. All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: DCMPO Box 6133Marion SqWellington, Wellington 6011 New ZealandAdd us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

The CCHV Chaplaincy Teams – Here for all

Capital & Coast District Health Board — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Meet our Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley Chaplains, who offer on-site support for all patients, whānau and staff.

Meet Fatima Kamala

Capital & Coast District Health Board — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

“Mhoroi” means ‘hello’ in Shona, a Zimbabwean language, which is where Hutt Valley Hospital Registered Orthopaedics Nurse, Faitima Kamala hails from.

Welcome to our Senior House Officers

Capital & Coast District Health Board — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Expanding our critical care services across Hutt Valley and Wellington Regional Hospitals

2022 September Concert Change

Chamber Music Hutt Valley — Sat, 20 Aug 2022 22:37:06 GMT

Due to the withdrawal of one of its members from public performance during the COVID-19 pandemic, the concert by the Aroha String Quartet scheduled for Tuesday 20th September has been replaced. CMNZ is pleased to present – but note the change of date: New Zealand String QuartetWednesday 28th September – 7.30 pmSt Marks Church, Woburn […]

Covid Vaccine Passport Statement

Naenae Old Boys Cricket Club — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 06:18:50 GMT

As of Friday 3 December 2021, New Zealand is shifting into the new Covid 19 traffic light framework. Wellington is shifting directly into...

Bond Banter 8 November (some rugby news and information to start the week)

Wellington Club Weekly — Sun, 07 Nov 2021 19:14:04 GMT

Morning edition: With the 2021 sevens season a wasteland of cancellations, some clubs in the Hutt Valley have organised a few weekends of tournaments – all within the Covid-19 rules of course. The Hutt Valley 7s series saw a mini Colts tournament being played on Saturday, between Wainuiomata, Hutt Old Boys Marist and Avalon. HOBM...

What Is Important in Talking To My Staff And Customers About Covid 19

Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 21:25:17 GMT

The post What Is Important in Talking To My Staff And Customers About Covid 19 appeared first on Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

COVID 19 – Alert level 2

Upper Hutt City Football — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 20:51:11 GMT

You know the drill folks! Football continues at Alert Level 2 but please remember these guidelines: No more than 100 people at any gathering.

Football at COVID Alert Level 2 – What you need to know

Upper Hutt City Football — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 21:07:46 GMT

UHCF IDMe Codes REGIONAL IDMe CODES 12 August 2020 Please see update from Capital Football for football at Alert Level 2 below.

Hutt Valley joins global art project

Te Omanga Hospice — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 05:35:22 GMT

The Hutt Valley and Te Omanga Hospice have officially joined a global art project that invites people to contemplate death and reflect upon their lives by asking “Before I Die I want to…” With the help of our talented volunteers, Bob and Evan, we’ve created a ‘Before I Die’ wall in celebration of Dying to Know Day in August.

COVID-19 : Alert Level 2 Update

Upper Hutt City Football — Fri, 15 May 2020 07:05:19 GMT

15 May 2020 REMINDER | No Football Training Hey team, just a quick reminder if you didn’t see our email or Facebook update (13 May), there is still NO TRAINING allowed.

COVID-19 | Important announcement

Upper Hutt City Football — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 02:19:28 GMT

as at 18 March 2020 COMMUNITY FOOTBALL POSTPONED UNTIL 2 MAY Further to NZ Football’s announcement earlier today, all Upper Hutt City Football pre-season games and training sessions are cancelled, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, until at least 18 April.

2020 Concert Series

Chamber Music Hutt Valley — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 05:26:18 GMT

Unfortunately due to COVID-19 disruption, our first two concerts for 2020 (Jun Bouterey-Ishido and the Cowan-Darroch Duo) have had to be cancelled, and the Marmen String Quartet will be unable to join us in October. We are pleased to confirm a revised season of three concerts for the remainder of 2020. Memberships and season tickets […]

DCM - together we can end homelessness in Wellington

Downtown Community Ministry — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 01:34:01 GMT

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We're looking forward to celebrating throughout the year - with our taumai and our supporters. During our 50th birthday year we will be getting in touch each month to let you know what's going on and how you can be involved. Would you, your work place, or other organisations you are part of like to be involved? We'd love to hear from you. Some of you have already come up with your own amazing ideas about how you can celebrate our birthday. A big shout out to those who have decided to begin contributing $50 each week or each month during our 50th birthday year. It is the loyal commitment of Wellingtonians like you that enables us to continue the amazing work that happens here at DCM every day. Here we share Arthur's story - this is what we can achieve together. Home at last Arthur’s Naenae home is spotless, his laundry is on the line and a stone he painted with Māori motifs is displayed on the mantelpiece of the one bedroom home he’s lived in since July. He’s clearly delighted to have his own whare after months of being without shelter, either sleeping rough on Wellington’s streets or at the Wellington Night Shelter. “I’ve become quite domesticated,” he says, offering his visitors a cup of coffee. Arthur came to Wellington from the Bay of Plenty in February this year. He knew no one in the city and ended up living on the street. After someone he met told him about DCM, he took himself off to Lukes Lane. DCM staff worked with him on a plan to get him into his own whare as soon as possible, but DCM’s support has gone far beyond that. Thanks to the DCM Dental Service, Arthur now has a new set of teeth. “I can now eat properly!” he says. “DCM helped me with pretty much everything. They gave me food parcels, supported me to get my licence back and got a copy of my birth certificate.” A significant barrier for many people in Arthur’s situation is they don’t have the identification required to do many day-to-day things. Arthur also had his hearing checked by DCM’s audiologist; he was very surprised by what the audiologist found. “The lady pulled big wads of wax - I was freaked out! I was just sitting in reception and they asked me if I’d like my ears tested. I found they were all blocked up. That’s the kind of thing DCM does – I can hear much better now.” Finding full time work is the next thing on Arthur’s agenda and he’s been labouring part-time at a job found via one of DCM’s staff. “I’d really like to go out on a fishing boat, so I’m working towards that. I would like to work full time. I’ve got too much time on my hands at the moment.” With DCM’s support and DCM staff regularly visiting him, Arthur has become used to living in the Hutt Valley. “At first I did feel I was too far away from my support networks in Wellington. But everyone was telling me to stick with it and give it a go. “I didn’t want to let anyone down, and there are a lot of people there helping me. If I’d given up this house I’d have gone back to the bottom of the list and ended up back in the night shelter.” And that’s something Arthur doesn’t want, because the best thing about having his own whare? “Being able to sleep in and not having to go back out on the street by 7:30am.” Together, we can make a positive difference in people’s lives. Read more inspiring real life stories about some incredible individuals who are now living stable and productive lives with support from the team at DCM. Read More Success Stories Copyright © 2018 DCM. All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: DCMPO Box 6133Marion SqWellington, Wellington 6011 New ZealandAdd us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.