by Emma Baker | May 15, 2026 | Kete Hauora | Guides, Kete Hauora | Kaumātua, Managing-Stress-Anxiety, Taha - Mahi
There’s a moment most of us recognise. “Hey, how’s your day going?”“Good, thanks. Yours?” And just like that, the conversation is over before it even began. For lots of people, opening up doesn’t come naturally. Some of us were never really shown how to open up....
by Emma Baker | Mar 23, 2026 | Hauora Pānui, Kete Hauora | Kaumātua, Kete Hauora | Reflection, Kōrero
A Story On Diagnosis, Family Impact & Support “I used to think dementia was only about memory loss” * Names have been changed Not all dementia journeys begin with obvious memory loss. In this real life account from the perspective of a carer, Roger...
by Emma Baker | Jan 21, 2026 | Hauora Resources, Kete, Kete Hauora | Guides, Kete Hauora | Kaumātua, Taha - Hinengaro, Taha - Whānau
When severe weather, emergencies, or ongoing disruptions affect our communities, it’s common for strong emotions to surface. In Aotearoa, many of us have lived through floods, cyclones, earthquakes, fires, or extended states of emergency. Even if you were not directly...
by Emma Baker | Dec 23, 2025 | Hauora Pānui, Hauora Resources, Kete, Kete Hauora | Kaumātua, Kete Hauora | Practices, Kōrero, Taha - Hinengaro, Taha - Whānau
Sensory modulation is a term used for the way our brain responds to stimulation of our senses, often through deliberate actions to lead to improved wellbeing. And the best thing is – anyone and everyone can use sensory modulation. What is sensory modulation?...
