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August 2026 Auckland Caregiver News
August 2026 Auckland Caregiver NewsChristie McGiven Mobile: 027 538 9691 Email: christiem@caringfamilies.org.nzKia ora e hoa mā, You may know that from 1 July there have been a couple of changes to the regions I cover. If we have not met or connected since I was...
August 2026 Auckland South-Waikato Caregiver News
August 2026 Auckland South/ Waikato Caregiver News Christie McGiven Mobile: 027 538 9691 Email: christiem@caringfamilies.org.nzKia ora e hoa mā, I hope you and the kids had an enjoyable Matariki. I spent the day at a family potluck, sharing stories (and laughs) from...
August 2026 North East Caregiver News
August 2026 North East Caregiver NewsChristine FrostNorth East & Central North Regional Coordinator Mobile: 027 501 0393 Email: ChristineF@caringfamilies.org.nzNgā mihi nui ki a koutou! Kia ora, my name is Christine Frost. I am the new Regional Coordinator for...
August 2026 Central North Caregiver News
August 2026 Central North Caregiver NewsChristine FrostCentral North & North East Regional Coordinator Phone: 0800 693 323Mobile: 027 501 0393 Email: christinef@caringfamilies.org.nzKia ora koutou, For those of you who don’t know, I have relocated back into the...
August 2026 Lower North Caregiver News
August 2026 Lower North Caregiver NewsEbony PhillipsLower North Regional Coordinator M: 027 501 0394 lowernorth@caringfamilies.org.nzA Farewell Message to the Lower North Region "It may be farewell, but the connections and friendships we have built will remain with...
August 2026 Upper South Caregiver News
August 2026 Upper South Caregiver NewsDenise GreenUpper South Regional Coordinator Phone: 03 929 6578 Mobile: 027 369 3333 Email: uppersouth@caringfamilies.org.nzKia ora koutou e te whānau, I hope you all enjoyed your Matariki weekend and school holidays. I went to...
August 2026 Canterbury Caregiver News
August 2026 Canterbury Caregiver NewsLisa Watson Canterbury Regional Coordinator Mobile: 027 501 0005 Email: canterbury@caringfamilies.org.nzKia ora koutou, It's hard to believe we are already into Term 3, the year is speeding by! I hope everyone managed to stay well...
August 2026 Upper North Caregiver News
August 2026 Upper North Caregiver NewsNyvonne Krause Upper North Regional Coordinator & Kaitakawaenga Mobile: 027 501 0395 Email: nyvonnek@caringfamilies.org.nzHutia te rito o te harakeke Kei hea te kōmako e kō Kī mai ki ahau He aha...
August 2026 Lower South Caregiver News
August 2026 Lower South Caregiver NewsStacey Penrose Lower South Regional Coordinator Mobile: 027 501 0392 Email: lowersouth@caringfamilies.org.nzKia ora everyone, I do hope everyone had an enjoyable Matariki, enjoying many of the activities that occurred across the...
CEO Message August 2026
CEO Message August 2026Kia ora koutou, Caregiving takes many forms. It includes foster caregivers, whānau and kin caregivers, those providing respite or emergency care, and those offering a permanent home for life. However caregiving looks for you, Caring Families...
CEO Message July 2026
CEO Message July 2026Ngā mihi o Matariki | Greetings of Matariki, With Matariki falling right in the middle of the school holidays this year, it feels like a lovely opportunity to slow down, spend time with loved ones, and celebrate in whatever way feels right for you...
June 2026 Lower South Caregiver News
June 2026 Lower South Caregiver NewsStacey Penrose Mobile: 027 501 0392 Email: lowersouth@caringfamilies.org.nz Kia ora koutou, Winter has hit down here in the south, with the cold and frost often greeting us in the mornings. One thing I love about winter here is...
June 2026 Canterbury Caregiver News
June 2026 Canterbury Caregiver NewsCanterbury Regional Coordinator Lisa Watson 03 470 1277 / 027 501 0005 Kia ora koutou, Your Regional Coordinator Lisa is still on leave but is due back the second week of June. We hope you have been enjoying Lisa's videos, created...
June 2026 Upper South Caregiver News
June 2026 Upper South Caregiver News Denise Green Upper South Regional Coordinator 03 929 6578 or 027 369 3333 uppersouth@caringfamilies.org.nz Kia ora koutou e te whānau, I have recently returned from a trip around the region, and the power of connection has been...
June 2026 Lower North Caregiver News
June 2026 Lower North Caregiver NewsEbony Phillips Lower North Regional Coordinator M: 027 501 0394 lowernorth@caringfamilies.org.nz Tēnā koutou katoa, We are halfway through the year and entering winter! A wonderful time to cosy up, build indoor forts and have hot...
June 2026 Central North Caregiver News
June 2026 Central North Caregiver News Christie McGiven Central North Regional Coordinator Ph: 0800 693 323 Mob: 027 501 0393 Kia ora e hoa mā, hello friends I hope you are keeping warm and well as we head into the winter months. Autumn has been a full few months for...
June 2026 North East Caregiver News
June 2026 Caregiver News: North East Region Nyvonne Krause Kaitakawaenga (Cultural Advisor) & North East Regional Coordinator M: 027 501 0395 E: northeast@caringfamilies.org.nz Kia ora e hoa mā, Finding different ways to restore some calm or inject some happiness...
June 2026 Upper North Caregiver News
JUNE 2026 Caregiver News: Upper North Region Christine Frost Upper North Regional Coordinator M: 027 538 9691 Kia ora koutou, Here we are in June already! I am aware there is a lot of sickness going around with the weather changes as winter sets in. So here are some...
CEO Message June 2026
CEO Message June 2026How lovely to have an extended King’s Birthday weekend! I hope you set some time aside to relax, in favour of ticking off a few more jobs from your to-do list. Later this month we officially welcome winter – time for cozy fires, digging out...
CEO Message May 2026
CEO Message May 2026I hope you and your whānau had a lovely long ANZAC weekend. In Wellington, we were lucky to enjoy a sunny spell, which came as a welcome relief after the torrential rain that impacted so many households here. Talking of weather, as April draws to a...