Message from our Chair – Ngāranoa Gardiner

E te iwi tēnā tatou katoa,
​Tēnā koutou katoa I tēnei wa o Te Aranga a o te rahui hoki.

Greetings everyone,
Sincere thanks and gratitude to all our whanau out  there for rigorously following the “stay home, stay safe in your bubble” protocol.  Keep it up.  Let's remain vigilant. I want to also acknowledge our whānau members working on the frontline to provide essential services to our elderly, vulnerable and isolated communities and with Easter upon us, those of you working through, I salute you .This Easter whānau keep doing what you’re doing , stay home, stay safe , stay alive.  ​

I want to acknowledge that this lockdown has impacted us all in many and various ways ranging from lost income, redundancies, health needs, accommodation issues, mental health issues,  kai supplies etc . I strongly encourage you all to call our 0800 number for advice and or assistance.
Finally on a personal note I will be staying with my mum in her bubble.  She isn’t liking this lockdown at all so for all of you out there taking care of our kaumatua, pakeke, vulnerable whānau,  be assured they absolutely need you to maintain contact with them by phone or zoom link or whatever works to keep them safely connected.  Mum doesn’t engage with modern technology in the way most of us do so let’s help our elders to feel connected with their loved ones.

Heoi anō tāku mō nāianei

Ngā Manaakitanga

Ngāranoa Gardiner
Chairperson

Ngāti Ranginui Iwi – Our Response

Ngāti Ranginui will continue to operate as an essential service provider, through this lockdown and beyond.  Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.  If you are concerned about your health or feel at all unwell, please phone the Healthline number immediately.  They will assess you over the phone and if required arrange for you to visit a Community Based Assessment Centre.

Our 0800 number is now active and available to whānau / clients. 
​If you need assistance, please call freephone. 
Ngāti Ranginui Iwi
0800 494 6262

If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms or believe you may need to be tested, please call the COVID-19 Healthline.
Healthline
0800 358 5354