Mana Kidz
School-based healthcare for children in Otara, Māngere, Manurewa and Papakura communities.
At a Glance
Who's this for?
Tamariki in Primary and Intermediate Schools/Kura
Service Type
School-Based Health Clinics
Locations
Ōtara, Papatoetoe, Manurewa
Delivered by
Registered Nurses & Whānau Support Workers
What is Mana Kidz
Mana Kidz is a free school-based program that provides comprehensive healthcare for children in the Counties Manukau Health region. The programme is led by the National Hauora Coalition in partnership with Counties Manukau Health and is supported by local providers.
There is no other programme in Aotearoa like Mana Kidz. Mana Kidz supports tamariki in primary and intermediate schools in South Auckland, providing support to more than 34,000 tamariki across 88 schools.
Services Offered
Mana Kidz is a free, nurse-led, school health programme which addresses important health issues for tamariki. Healthcare is delivered by Registered nurses, Nurse Prescribers and whānau support workers who are based in schools during the school term.
Our Mana Kidz team will always contact the parent/whānau if a child requires any medicine or treatment. All medicine and treatment provided through the Mana Kidz service is FREE.
Te Hononga Mana Kidz provide the following services:
- Sore throat checks
- Skin checks
- Head lice
- Allergies
- Eye health and vision
- Ear health and hearing
- Nutrition & healthy lifestyle choices
- Respiratory health - Asthma
- Immunisation checks
- Emotional & Mental health well-being
- Health information & Literacy support
Our Clinics
Te Hononga Mana Kidz clinics are located in Ōtara, Papatoetoe and Manurewa area.
We understand that it can be challenging for families to make time for healthcare appointments, which is why we have designed our clinics to be accessible and convenient.
We invite families to come to our clinics to receive the care that their children need, without having to worry about missing work or school.
Schools / Kura
- Clendon Park School
- Rowandale School
- Manurewa West School
- Finlayson Park School
- Manurewa South School
- Leabank School
- St Annes School
- Manurewa Intermediate School
- Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Manurewa
- Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Piripono
- Te Kura Akonga o Manurewa
Schools / Kura
- South Auckland Seven Day Adventist School
- Papatoetoe South School
- Papatoetoe East School
- Holycross School
Pirihira Puata
Mana Kidz
Rebecca Flynn-Nalder
Mana Kidz
Kaimahi
Pirihira Puata and Rebecca Flynn-Nalder lead our Mana Kidz team with a strong focus on School-Based healthcare for tamariki across South Auckland.
They are both Nurse Prescribers who work directly in schools/kura to provide health checks, treatments, and support for Rheumatic Fever prevention. Together, they bring care, experience, and commitment to improving health outcomes for our tamariki and their whānau.
Contact Mana Kidz
- 0800 658326
Explore Our Services
We are proud to offer a wide range of healthcare services to meet the needs of our clients.
Oranga ki Tua
home visiting service
Toi Tū
Kids Service
Teen Parent Unit
Rangatahi Parents
Mataora Services
Support for Whanau
Mana Kidz
School-based healthcare