If you, or someone you care for has diabetes, then we're here for you.

Wayne's Wednesday Walks...

... now at the Redwoods

Wayne's Wednesday Walks are a joint venture between Korowhai Aroha Health Centre and Diabetes NZ Rotorua. Join Wayne every Wednesday morning for some gentle exercise in good company. The idea is to have fun and encourage each other to exercise. Wayne's Wednesday Walks set out from outside the Redewoods Information Centre at 9am sharp. The walk lasts for up to an hour. You can go at your own pace and there is no minimum level of fitness required. Wear a hat and bring walking shoes, water & extra carbohydrate foods if you are prone to low blood sugar levels. Bring your partner, friend, kids or moko.

For more information contact Wayne Roberts Ph 07 348 2661.

About Us

We meet every six weeks on a Monday evening at QE Health. We also meet in Ngongotaha every month on a Monday afternoon. Visit the page on 'Meetings' to check out what's coming up, and make a note in your diary.

JOIN NOW! The more members we have the greater is our power to lobby and advocate on behalf of people with diabetes. And your subscription helps to keep the society going. Visit the 'Membership' page to download a registration form.

We are one of 38 local societies affiliated to Diabetes New Zealand. We have been in operation for 30 years, and during that time, we have seen some significant changes in the field of diabetes. As times change, we strive to change with them, but our mission remains the same: to support the interests of people living with diabetes in the Rotorua region.

Our Mission Statement

In accordance with our constitution,

Diabetes NZ Rotorua aims to promote the health, welfare, and interests of people with diabetes residing within the Rotorua area, and provides an organisation specifically for the benefit of people with diabetes, and those interested in diabetes.

Our main aims are to:
- Provide information and support for people with diabetes, friends, relatives and carers;
- Lobby for better diabetes care and to foster communication links between people with diabetes and service providers;
- Increase public awareness of diabetes;
- Raise funds for local and national diabetes related causes.

Office in QE Health

We now have an office within QE Health on Whakaue Street, down by the lake front.
Office opening hours are as follows:

MONDAY	CLOSED
TUESDAY	CLOSED
WEDNESDAY	OPEN: 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
THURSDAY	OPEN: 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
FRIDAY	OPEN: 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Community Link

Information and Support at Community Link
We are still a participating community group within Community Link (1207 Pukuata Street - the new 'WINZ' building), however for the time being we are unable to provide volunteers at WINZ and in the offfice at the ssame time.
Our advocacy service is still running, so if you would like help or support with any issue related to Work and Income then contact Karen Reed (Ph 07 332 5955).