Toi Te Ora Public Health's vision is lifelong health and wellbeing for all. Our purpose is to improve, promote and protect the health of the communities in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes districts.
Established in 1996, we are the public health service for the Bay of Plenty and Lakes districts. We are one of twelve local public health services across New Zealand as part of the National Public Health Service, Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand.
We focus on the achievement of health equity, in particular for Māori.
Our name Toi Te Ora represents the idea of enduring wellbeing. Toi is the name of a celebrated Māori ancestor in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes region and ‘Ora’ is to be alive, well and healthy.
Our Vision
Lifelong Health and Wellbeing for All
Our Purpose
To improve and protect the health of the population with a focus on the achievement of health equity, in particular for Māori.
Our Values
Compassion, All-One-Team, Responsive, Excellence and Manaakitanga
Updated 02 Aug, 2023