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Kia Ora! TANI is a pan-Asian community organisation working for the betterment of Asian community's life & wellbeing.

TANI is a pan-Asian community organisation working for the betterment of Asian community's life and well being since 2002. TANI believes in empowering the community to respond to their emerging health & wellbeing needs and acts as a bridge between the mainstream service providers and Asian communities. TANI's mission is to develop strong and healthy Asian communities in Aotearoa New Zealand throug

h networking, social connectivity, raising awareness and providing education about diverse wellbeing issues.

14/06/2026

✨ BELONG MANUREWA: Ethnic Community Safety Hui ✨

Celebrate the diversity that makes Manurewa such a vibrant and welcoming community! 🌏❤️

If you lives, works, or spends time in the Manurewa Local Board area, you are warmly invited to join us for BELONG MANUREWA: Ethnic Community Safety Hui.

This community gathering is an opportunity for people from diverse ethnic backgrounds to connect, share experiences, and explore ways to strengthen safety, inclusion, and belonging in our neighbourhood.

🤝 Connect with community members
🗣 Share your voice and experiences
🌟 Celebrate the rich diversity of Manurewa
💙 Help build a safer and more connected community

📅 Date: Saturday, 4 July 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00am – 1:30pm
📍 Venue: Manurewa Marae, 81 Finlayson Avenue, Manurewa

👘 We encourage everyone to wear their cultural or traditional attire!

🔗 Register now – spaces are limited!
Scan the QR code on the flyer or register here: https://forms.office.com/r/TZsAAUKPp8

Proudly brought to you by The Asian Network Inc. - TANI Manurewa Local Board, BLOOM kiwi, and Manurewa Marae.

11/06/2026

🌿 Rural Wellbeing Expo 🌿
Growing healthy communities together

Come visit our team at this fantastic community health event hosted by Family Services! We’ll be hosting a stall where you can explore helpful health resources, learn about our programmes, and pick up practical tips to help keep you and your whānau healthy and thriving. 💚

We look forward to connecting with the community and supporting healthier futures together!

08/06/2026

🩺 Free Cervical Screening Clinic – Hamilton

Looking after yourself is one of the best things you can do for your health and wellbeing. If you're due for a cervical screening, we'd love to welcome you to our free monthly clinic for migrant women aged 25–69.

💛 Friendly and supportive environment
🎁 Free goodie bag for all participants

📅 Saturday, 13 June 2026
🕤 9:30am – 12:30pm
📍 Te Ao Mārama School, Hamilton

📝 Register here:
https://forms.gle/H4UntJ4zxgDHB9bC8

Questions or prefer to book by phone?

📞 Cindy: 022 807 0002 (English/Korean)
📞 Wendy: 027 445 1299 (English/Chinese)

Walk-ins are welcome on the day.

Take a small step for your health today—we look forward to seeing you there. 😊

08/06/2026

🌸 Chinese Women’s Experiences After Breast Cancer Treatment 🌸

Have you completed breast cancer treatment and are now adjusting to life afterwards? The University of Auckland would like to hear from Chinese immigrant women living in New Zealand.

✅ Chinese women aged 18+
✅ Born in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan
✅ Living in New Zealand
✅ Completed primary breast cancer treatment

🗣️ 30–60 minute interview (online or in person)
🌐 English, Mandarin, or Cantonese
🎁 Receive a $30 supermarket voucher

Your experiences can help improve future support services for Chinese women recovering from breast cancer.

For more information or to participate:
📧 [email protected]
📱 WeChat: Zxy02070701 (圆圈)
📞 027 406 1132

Approved by the Auckland Health Research Ethics Committee (Ref: AH31174).

08/06/2026

((Hamilton TANI)) With the support of the New Zealand Ministry of Education, Asia Network Inc. successfully hosted our first Learning Community Hub seminar for Thai and Lao parents on Sunday, 7 June.

A big thank you to our guest speaker, Afat Xiao, Senior Adviser – Migrant and Refugee Education at the Ministry of Education, and to everyone who attended.

Together, we explored the New Zealand education system, including:
📌 School pathways from early childhood to tertiary education
📌 The New Zealand Curriculum
📌 School policies and systems
📌 National Education and Learning Priorities
📌 The role of School Boards

Thank you for making this a valuable learning opportunity for our community.

07/06/2026

Citizens Advice Bureau is hosting a Free Information session on Food Safety.

Learn about:
✅How to handle, prepare, cook, and store food
✅Foods to avoid when eating out.
✅Avoiding listeria

You will also have an opportunity to ask questions and take informative handouts home.

03/06/2026

Healthy South Asian Recipe Competition! 🥬🥗

South Asians have higher risks of heart disease and diabetes. This project aims to create a Healthy Recipe Bank with nutritious and affordable South Asian recipes.

Recipes will be assessed based on:
✅Low or no saturated fat (e.g. no or less ghee)
✅Low overall fat (e.g. baking instead of deep‑frying)
✅Creative use of lentils and vegetables

🏆 Three prizes of $50 each
📘 Selected recipes will be featured in a Community Recipe Bank supporting health promotion

📅(Closing date: Tuesday, 30 June 2026)

Please see the flyer for more information
if you have more questions please contact Dr Sherly Parackal ([email protected]) from the University of Otago.

Please submit your delicious and healthy recipes here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=xe8lAv54KEmxV57ySAnpulQQ0LtZIcBGkb_lx4xRtwNUMDlXUVNNS1VaREg0NEM3SFNWTERZQjlEQi4u&route=shorturl

03/06/2026

🧠 Chinese Health Seminar: Preventing and Managing Dementia 🧠

TANI’s Health Promotion Team was pleased to partner with the Kiwi Chinese Association Trust to deliver a Chinese Health Seminar for the Central Auckland community on 20 May 2026 at Onehunga Community Hall.

The seminar focused on Preventing and Managing Dementia, providing valuable information to help community members better understand brain health and healthy ageing. We were honoured to have an expert from the University of Auckland deliver an engaging and informative presentation.

We were pleased to welcomed nearly 150 community members to the event. The seminar received highly positive feedback, with participants describing the session as informative, practical, and beneficial for maintaining the health and wellbeing of older adults. Attendees particularly appreciated the professional presentation and practical health advice that could be applied in everyday life.

This successful event strengthened community connections and encouraged participants to take a more proactive role in maintaining their physical, mental, and brain health.

🙏 Thank you to all attendees, our presenter, and our community partners for making this event such a success.

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Ministry for Ethnic Communities Ministry of Health - Manatū Hauora

27/05/2026

Recently, The Asian Network (TANI) hosted its Regional Network Meeting at the Western Springs Community Garden Hall, bringing together service providers, NGOs, and community members for a meaningful and informative hui.

Dr. Stephanie D’Souza from Auckland University of Technology shared valuable insights into perinatal depression, highlighting its long-term impacts on Asian and MELAA mothers in Aotearoa and the urgent need for more culturally responsive maternal health support systems.

Ivy Liang and Shirley Chen from Asian and Ethnic Health Services also presented the Healthy Mother Healthy Babies programme, which supports pregnant Asian women and mothers through workshops, counselling, social support, and health education initiatives.

We were honoured to welcome the India In Auckland - Consulate General of India, Dr. Madan Mohan Sethi, to the meeting. Dr. Sethi acknowledged TANI’s journey and recognised the significant contribution the organisation continues to make towards the wellbeing of broader Asian and ethnic communities across Aotearoa. We sincerely appreciate his encouragement and ongoing support for our kaupapa.

Attendees were also provided with important election information and breast screening resources to support informed decision-making and community wellbeing. 💙

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended, shared their experiences, and contributed to the discussions. We hope the session provided valuable insights, meaningful connections, and useful networking opportunities for all involved.

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Ministry for Ethnic Communities Ministry of Health - Manatū Hauora Manatū Wāhine, Ministry for Women, New Zealand Ministry of Social Development NZ BreastScreen Auckland Central AUT - Auckland University of Technology

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