Mō mātou | About Us

About THINK Hauora

Nau Mai, Haere Mai

THINK Hauora is proud to be the Primary Health Organisation (PHO) for the MidCentral Community.   

THINK Hauora is a not-for-profit charitable trust that provides primary healthcare services. THINK Hauora takes a broad view of health, recognising the connectivity between health and other aspects of people’s lives. THINK Hauora was previously known as the Central PHO. 


At THINK Hauora we are committed to enhancing health and wellbeing within all communities, including Māori, Pasifika, Youth, and LGBTQIA+ communities, across our rohe. We value diversity and inclusivity, and we warmly welcome individuals from all walks of life to contribute to our vision of Connecting Communities for Wellbeing.


THINK Hauora is committed to Te Tīriti o Waitangi and is an exemplar Te Tīriti Partner whose Board and employees actively contribute to the achievement of Pae Ora (Healthy Futures for Māori) across our rohe. We maintain this by expressing and activating the five principles of Te Tīriti o Waitangi across all layers

of our organisation.


 Tino Rangatiratanga | Self-determination

 Mana Taurite | Equity

 Whakamarumarutia | Active Protection

 Kōwhiringa | Options

 Pātuitanga | Partnership


Our suite of policies will actively ensure Pae Ora is realised through the pathways of Whānau Ora (Healthy Families), Mauri Ora (Healthy Individuals), Wai Ora (Healthy Environment). 

Our Vision

Our vision is 'Connecting Communities for Wellbeing'.  

We strive to achieve our vision by implementing seven strategic aims, known as WEAVING and with consideration of the New Zealand Health Strategy, He Korowai Oranga: Māori Health Strategy and the MidCentral District Health Board (DHB) Strategic Imperatives.
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