Rongoā Kākāriki (Green Prescription)

Green Prescription is a free service that helps you make small, achievable changes so you can improve your quality of life and health. We partner with you to achieve your wellness goals by self-management.

This service will help with:

• Identifying what you need to change and why

• Supporting you to develop realistic goal s and create a plan of action to get there

• Building your internal motivation (so you keep going) with the overall aim to empower your lifestyle changes so they become normal healthy habits for you and your whānau

• Guide you to become self-sufficient in managing your own long-term health

• Increasing physical activity by inviting you to participate in community activity either land or pool based

Can anyone in Nelson Bays have a Green Prescription?

You need to be over 18 years old, have stable health and be ready to make some small changes. If you feel you will benefit from support in making some lifestyle changes then Green Prescription is for you.

We deliver the following programmes:

• Kickstart – a multi-week programme held at a local recreation facility. Kickstart involves 40 minutes of discussion followed by 30 minutes of gentle physical activity in a pool or gym.

• Grx Aqua Start Monday – Richmond Aquatic Centre hydrotherapy pool. This is an 8-week program, 45-minute aqua class and is an option for anyone who wants to start their physical activity journey.

• Grx Aqua Start Friday - Richmond Aquatic Centre hydrotherapy pool. This is an 8-week program, 45-minute aqua class and is an option for anyone who wants to start their physical activity journey.

• Matapuna – a pool-based programme in collaboration with Te Piki Oranga held at a local recreation facility/pool:
  - Class 1: 30-minute session of gentle aqua focused functional movements
  - Class 2: 45-minute session of rehabilitation/chronic conditions fitness and exercise self-management

How to access the service:

To access the service, click the ‘Register Now’ button, or talk to your general practice (family doctor).