The Kia Pakari te ora (Green Prescription) programme offers friendly advice and opportunities to improve your health with simple changes to your diet and daily activity. There will also be opportunities to meet other people in the community who are choosing to be more active just like you.
Our team can support you with achieving your hauora goals.
It is free to take part in, and most of the exercise options are either free or low cost. You can refer yourself to Kia Pakari te ora (Green Prescription) by filling in the “Self-Referral Sign Up” form below.
If you are a GP, Medical Provider or Health Organisation wanting to refer a client, please fill in the “Provider Referral” form below.
- Phone and/or Face-to-face based consultations
- Ideas, tips and information about healthy eating and Physical activity/sport options.
- Trial passes and subsidised rates for some facilities/physical activity options.
- Opportunities and support to try new things.
- Goal setting and motivational support.
- Group activities for having a go in a supportive environment.
- Is 17 years of age or above.
- Is wanting to try physical activity but doesn’t know what’s out there.
- Is wanting to eat healthier but is unsure on where to start.
- Is ready to make changes to their lifestyle, no matter how big or small.
Once you have submitted a referral, we will send you a text or email with our contact details to confirm you have started your Kia Pakari te ora (Green Prescription) Journey successfully, and from there it is up to you to contact us via your preferred contact method to book your first appointment with one of our Advisors! If we don’t hear from you, don’t fret, we will send you some reminders!
Amanda Roe
She grew up in the mountains of West Virginia before spending 20 years in Portland, Oregon. In 2020, she and her husband Mike (a Gizzy local) made the big move back with their two kids to be closer to whānau.
A qualified doctor since 2006, she’s also trained in nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and exercise physiology, with over a decade in holistic healthcare and midwifery under her belt. She is new to Whiti Ora Tairāwhiti but is already bringing her passion and energy to the team.
She’s all about women’s health, equitable access to healthy choices, and being out in the great outdoors. When she’s not running trails or training with SOL Fitness, you’ll find her ocean swimming, exploring reefs with her tamariki, or enjoying kai from the whenua and maara.
Her ‘why’? To connect with whānau and community in meaningful ways, and to uplift herself and others through body literacy and knowledge.
Peter Ifopo
Born and raised in West Auckland, Peter spent most of his adult life in South Auckland before making the move to Gisborne with his wife.
Peter is bringing his dedication to his new role, driven by a desire to give back to the community. A volunteer firefighter in Patutahi and a former teacher aide at Te Kura o Patutahi, he’s passionate about helping people find their spark again and getting back into a healthy, active space where they can enjoy life to the fullest.
A proud Canberra Raiders supporter, Peter balances his passion for service with a strong commitment to family, his greatest motivation and his “why.” His parents, wife, kids, and grandkids keep him grounded (and occasionally test him!) while grounding him and showing him that life is beautiful in different lenses.
To stay active, you’ll find him at WhānauFit most mornings, hitting Anytime Fitness when he’s in town, walking the Kaiti Hill tracks, or taking on challenges like the Whiti Ora Everest Challenge and Saturday Park Runs.