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Hāpai Te Hauora Launches Blocktober – Aotearoa’s First VapeFree Month

Hāpai Te Hauora Launches Blocktober – Aotearoa’s First VapeFree Month

Oct 1, 2025 | Media Release

Vaping is a growing public-health issue across Aotearoa-particularly for Māori-with the rapid uptake among rangatahi the biggest concern. To confront this challenge, Hāpai Te Hauora is launching Blocktober.

New campaign launches for Gambling Harm Awareness Week, exposing the tactics of the gambling industry

New campaign launches for Gambling Harm Awareness Week, exposing the tactics of the gambling industry

Sep 1, 2025 | Media Release

Hāpai Te Hauora is marking Gambling Harm Awareness Week (GHAW) with the launch of a bold new national campaign that shines a light on the tactics used by the gambling industry – and the impact these have on whānau across Aotearoa.

Changes to alcohol laws put profit over people

Changes to alcohol laws put profit over people

Aug 29, 2025 | Media Release

The Government’s plan to loosen alcohol laws is a disgrace – handing more power to the alcohol industry at the expense of whānau.

Gisborne District Council Leads the Way in Tackling Vape Harm

Gisborne District Council Leads the Way in Tackling Vape Harm

Aug 8, 2025 | Media Release, Tobacco Control

Gisborne District Council is leading the charge on vape harm – expanding its Smokefree policy to include vaping in public spaces. A bold move to protect rangatahi and shift the norm.

Pātea: A World-First Māori Gambling Harm Digital Platform Launches Across Aotearoa

Pātea: A World-First Māori Gambling Harm Digital Platform Launches Across Aotearoa

Jul 21, 2025 | Media Release, Gambling Harm

Aotearoa is leading the world in gambling harm innovation with the launch of Pātea – a groundbreaking digital platform designed by Māori, for Māori, to help free whānau from the burdens of gambling harm.

Te Roopu Tupeka Kore Launches Powerful New Documentary on Māori Tobacco Control

Te Roopu Tupeka Kore Launches Powerful New Documentary on Māori Tobacco Control

May 29, 2025 | Media Release, Tobacco Control

Te Roopu Tupeka Kore, the Māori Tobacco Control network, is proud to launch Our Documentary: The Whakapapa of Māori Tobacco Control in Aotearoa

Oranga Whenua, Oranga Tangata: Hāpai Te Hauora Responds to Budget 2025

Oranga Whenua, Oranga Tangata: Hāpai Te Hauora Responds to Budget 2025

May 23, 2025 | Media Release, Māori Public Health

This Budget promised balance — but delivered cuts, corporate wins, and more setbacks for Māori health. Here’s Hāpai Te Hauora’s response.

Signs of Progress in Tobacco Control Sector: New Bill and Council Action Offer Hope

Signs of Progress in Tobacco Control Sector: New Bill and Council Action Offer Hope

May 13, 2025 | Media Release, Tobacco Control

Amid recent setbacks in New Zealand’s Smokefree efforts, two new developments bring fresh momentum to tobacco harm reduction that have renewed hope in our goals for a healthier Aotearoa.

Whānau Stop Smoking for World Smokefree May – That’s Us

Whānau Stop Smoking for World Smokefree May – That’s Us

May 1, 2025 | Media Release, Tobacco Control

Whānau across Aotearoa are beginning their Smokefree journey this May as part of the That’s Us campaign, led by Hāpai te Hauora. The campaign encourages whānau to give up smoking for the month of May with the support of their local Stop Smoking Service.

Hāpai Te Hauora Launches “That’s Us” Campaign for World Smokefree May

Hāpai Te Hauora Launches “That’s Us” Campaign for World Smokefree May

Apr 1, 2025 | Media Release, Tobacco Control

Today, Hāpai Te Hauora launched the “That’s Us” campaign, calling on all New Zealanders who smoke to sign up and take the first step toward quitting this World Smokefree May.

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