Mental health
Women's health
Sexual health
Older people's health
Wound care
Immunisations
Diabetes
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Alakoka Ma'u

RN
Tend Ōrākei Medical Centre
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Alakoka’s passion for nursing began through caring for her grandparents while growing up. Supporting her grandmother through diabetes had a lasting impact on her and inspired her to pursue a career in healthcare, particularly caring for older people. She completed her Diploma in Enrolled Nursing through the Learn As You Earn programme and brings both compassion and lived experience into her work.

She is deeply passionate about elderly care and supporting people with complex health needs, such as diabetes management, wound care, mental health, sexual health, women’s health and immunisations. Influenced by her Pacific background, Alakoka values culturally respectful care and believes in taking the time to truly listen to patients, support their choices and understand their lived experiences.

What Alakoka enjoys most about working as a clinician is being able to slow down, truly listen, and support patients with compassion and respect. She values creating a safe space where people feel heard and understood, acknowledging their fears and uncertainties while respecting their cultural values, lived experiences, and personal choices.

Outside of nursing, Alakoka enjoys spending time with family and friends, staying active through touch rugby, tackle rugby, netball and softball. She also loves watching rugby league and union.

I believe even small moments, like taking time to listen, sharing a laugh, or helping someone feel respected and understood, can make a real difference to their health journey.
MEDICAL INTERESTS
Mental health
Mental health, which relates to your emotional well-being, includes how you feel inside, like dealing with things such as depression, anxiety, and stress.
Women's health
Women's health focuses on both common and unique aspects, including reproductive health, breast health, gynecological concerns, hormonal changes and mental health.
Sexual health
Sexual health involves maintaining well-being in your sexual life, including safe sex practices, using contraception when needed, and preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Older people's health
Older people's health is about looking after the well-being of seniors, addressing their specific health needs, and helping them stay active and independent as they age.
Wound care
Wound care is the process of cleaning, treating, and protecting injuries like cuts and scrapes to help them heal properly and prevent infection.
Immunisations
Immunisations, also called vaccines, are shots or medicines given to protect you from certain diseases by teaching your immune system how to fight them.
Diabetes
Diabetes is a medical condition where your body has trouble regulating the sugar in your blood, which can lead to health problems, and it often requires managing blood sugar levels through diet, exercise, and sometimes medication.