Mobile nursing service for adults with long term health conditions
Manaaki Ora Nursing
Te Kāika’s Manaaki Ora Nursing service provides mobile, home-based nursing care for adults 18 and over with diabetes, respiratory, or cardiac conditions.
We provide a quality health service that is tailored to meet Māori need for both clinical expertise and cultural competency. Our nurses are qualified to deliver a mobile service into the community that promotes Māori health gain.
Our Māori-led health approach ensures a holistic, client-centered service that promotes access to quality health care.
If you would like the support of the Manaaki Ora service to manage a long-term health condition, please get in contact with us.


Who Can Access Manaaki Ora Nursing?
Our service is designed for:
- Adults (18+) with heart disease, respiratory conditions, or diabetes
- Individuals needing support to self-manage their condition
- Whānau seeking guidance and education on long-term health management
You can self-refer, or be referred by a GP, healthcare provider, whānau, or other support networks.
How We Support Your Health
Community-Based, Culturally Responsive Nursing
Manaaki Ora follows Māori models of health to provide integrated, whole-person care that supports both physical and emotional wellbeing.
Our nurses offer:
- One-on-one nursing care at home, in a clinic, or another community venue
- Self-management education to help individuals take control of their health
- A 12-month intensive support program for those who need ongoing support to manage their health

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