Green Prescription (GRx) is a free service aiming to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, and whānau through movement/physical activity and nutrition support.

GRx supports whānau towards achieving their healthy lifestyle goals through resources, information, removal of barriers and creating sustainable lifestyle changes.

How we support

Our aim is to help you and your whānau move forward with confidence on your healthy lifestyle journey.

This is achieved through movement and healthy kai support to both individuals and whānau, adapting based on need (which might be as little as a one-off contact), but could also include:

  • Regular follow-ups for up to 12 months
  • Healthy eating and physical activity resources and support
  • Goal-setting
  • Community connection


If you’re after ideas and inspiration, check out our new Wellbeing Hub. This is a collection of resources, including physical activity and recipe directories.

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How can I get involved?

Use the self-referral application form (below) or ask your GP, practice nurse or healthcare professional to make a referral to Nuku Ora. Once referred, our team will contact you to arrange a consultation. 

Self-referral application

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How can I refer my client?

Nuku Ora accepts referrals for whānau living across the wider Wellington region (including Wellington City, Porirua, Kāpiti, Hutt Valley and Wairarapa)

For medical centres: Nuku Ora is no longer accepting faxed referrals. Please refer via the online healthcare-referral application (below). 

For secondary care and other providers: Please refer via our online form (below).

Healthcare referral application

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Community Maps

Are you looking for movement groups or community services in your local area? Look at our community maps to find out what’s available near you. 

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Contact us!

For more information, please call 0800 ACTIVE or email grx@nukuora.org.nz

Find out more about what we do through our Green Prescription newsletters: