Tautoko Hauora service supports Tangata whai ora (people seeking wellness) who are not enrolled in General Practice, or who are enrolled with a Pegasus General Practice, but need additional support.
Kaitautoko (support workers) from the Tautoko Hauora service can support Tangata whai ora to access primary health care and social services in Canterbury. Kaitautoko can carry out home and community visits when appropriate.
If the Tangata whai ora is enrolled with a GP, and the General Practice has a Health Improvement Practitioner (HIP) or health coach, the Tangata whai ora may be referred back to the General Practice.
An assessment of Tangata whai ora and a plan around health and wellbeing will be carried out. The Tautoko Hauora service provides a brief intervention and referrals can be made to other health services as needed.
Kaitautoko can support Tangata whai ora by:
- supporting access and referral pathways to health care and social services
- navigation of the primary health system
- helping to identify needs impacting on health
- providing information about supports/resources available in the community and connect Tangata whai ora with community support services.
Please note: Tautoko Hauora is not an emergency service.
Criteria
Tangata whai ora with a community services card or a Work and Income client number.
Must be:
- currently enrolled with a Pegasus Practice, or
- not enrolled, but willing to enrol in a Pegasus Practice.
Make a referral to the Tautoko Hauora Service
Referrals can be made by general practices and health professionals to a team based at Pegasus House. Patients can also self-refer to the service.
Complete the online referral form below.
Make a referralIf you would prefer, you can download and print a Referral Form (PDF, 115 KB) and scan the completed form back to TautokoHauora@pegasus.health.nz. You can also make a referral through ERMS if you have access to that system.
Provide feedback
We welcome feedback from referrers and from tangata whai ora. Complete the relevant form below. Feedback can be made anonymously.

Contact us
You can reach the Tautoko Hauora team at Pegasus on 0800 99 22 99 or by email.