The Pelorus Area Health Trust (PAHT) was formed in November 2007 to promote, protect and foster primary health care in the Pelorus Area. The founding members of PAHT were: Sharyn Marie Smith, Cathryn Ann Cocker, Roslyn Frances Freeth and Alison Suzette Morriss.
The Pelorus population is disadvantaged by large travel times to any primary health care. This has been recently compounded by reduction to a part-time GP/nurse service. The latest addition to the mix is the rapid rise of fuel costs.
There is a permanent population of over 4000 people (Census 2017) in the area, nearly half of these live over 30 minutes from Havelock (and over 60 minutes from Blenheim). The holiday population is thought to double or triple that population.
The medical centre is in Havelock, the largest town (pop about 600). It is the nearest place where primary health care can be accessed. Currently, the Havelock Medical Centre is open 2 days a week to provide health care in the Pelorus area.
PAHT wants to identify local primary health needs and then to work with individuals, the community and community organisations to help provide local solutions for the area.
The Pelorus Area Health Trust is staffed by a dedicated team of volunteers who are constantly working in the Pelorus Area on the communities' behalf to improve access to primary medical care and to support local groups/communities in the development of their health and well-being within their own areas. PAHT also try to support any initiatives where possible that fall within the criteria of fostering health and well-being within the Pelorus area.
The Pelorus population is disadvantaged by large travel times to any primary health care. This has been recently compounded by reduction to a part-time GP/nurse service. The latest addition to the mix is the rapid rise of fuel costs.
There is a permanent population of over 4000 people (Census 2017) in the area, nearly half of these live over 30 minutes from Havelock (and over 60 minutes from Blenheim). The holiday population is thought to double or triple that population.
The medical centre is in Havelock, the largest town (pop about 600). It is the nearest place where primary health care can be accessed. Currently, the Havelock Medical Centre is open 2 days a week to provide health care in the Pelorus area.
PAHT wants to identify local primary health needs and then to work with individuals, the community and community organisations to help provide local solutions for the area.
The Pelorus Area Health Trust is staffed by a dedicated team of volunteers who are constantly working in the Pelorus Area on the communities' behalf to improve access to primary medical care and to support local groups/communities in the development of their health and well-being within their own areas. PAHT also try to support any initiatives where possible that fall within the criteria of fostering health and well-being within the Pelorus area.
The Trustees
Helen McLean is married to a local; Ross McLean and has been an Okaramio resident for over 32 years.
She is part of the Okaramio Residents Assoc/Emergency Management Contact, Okaramio Church, Marlborough Youth Trust, Te Kau Whanga Tane Marlborough Male Room. Helen was nursing for many years and is now a Health Promoter working at Public Health. She is keen that all people have the best health, including mental health and wellbeing, and live as fulfilled lives as possible. That people know where to get information they need and or know where to access services. That the communities work together to support each other. That it takes a village to look after everyone!! 
Val Seatter shifted to Marlborough in 1981, living mostly in the Blenheim area before retiring with her husband to their Sounds Holiday Home in 2012. Recently they purchased a house in Havelock so that they can enjoy the "best of both worlds." Val trained as a general registered nurse when she left school and has always been passionate about people's health and well being, body, soul and mind. She became more involved in social work when she managed The Bread of Life Trust for 15 years during which time she completed a Diploma in Not for Profit Management, so has a broad base of knowledge between management and governance roles. Val is looking forward to contributing to the Pelorus Area Health Trust and already enjoys being a volunteer in the Havelock Charity Shops.
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Glenda Davies retired to Havelock with her husband in January 2016 having lived in Rai Valley for 16 years. Glenda’s love of working with people of all backgrounds shows in her career choices. Originally from the North Island her background was in working in aged care and in hospitality; having owned and operated several cafés. In the Pelorus region she has worked as a chef and accommodation owner. Having a strong belief in community and enjoying interacting with people led her to join the PAHT Board. Her ability to work well with many people and her willingness to spend time in her community has meant that she is now the Chair of PAHT. Glenda also works as a volunteer in the Havelock Charity Shops.
Kerry Ellis has lived at Canvastown for 29 years. She worked in hospitality for 11 years before qualifying with a Diploma in Reflexology and Certificate in Massage working from home and until recently from a Medical Herbal Clinic in Blenheim. Kerry was a recipient of a PAHT grant which enabled her to study for a Certifcate in Nutrition. She and her husband have a small beef and lavender farm and distill for essential oil. With the mantra Health is Wealth, Kerry promotes preventing illness and looks forward to contributing to the PAHT in its role of advocating for Health Education and Services supporting the holistic wellbeing of our region.
Karine Verdeau moved to Marlborough with her husband and three children from the south of France in 2009.
They have been based in Canvastown since 2018. Karine is a former chef who then worked in agriculture and the food industry alongside her husband. She enjoys working as part of a team despite her private personality and has a strong sense of community. Karine also works as a volunteer in Havelock's charity shops. |
Pelorus Area
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Pelorus Area Health Trust Districts and Mandated Iwi Organisation are the following areas:
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