Māori communities prepared and waiting for Health system reform
This morning the Government announced a proposal for a suite of changes to the composition of the New Zealand Health Sector
Smokefree Action Plan needed for underserved communities
Tala Pasifika; Pacific Action For Change congratulate Associate Minister of Health, Dr. Ayesha Verrall for today’s release of a strong comprehensive action plan to achieve a Smokefree Aotearoa.
Governments Smokefree Action Plan Announced - bold moves to end Tobacco Harm in Aotearoa begins now
Hāpai Te Hauora applauds the government and today’s announcement by Associate Minister of Health, Dr. Ayesha Verrall on their proposals for a Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 Action Plan. The three key goals are to eliminate inequities in smoking rates and smoking related illness; increase the number of children and young people who remain Smokefree; and, increase the number of people who successfully quit smoking.
Smokers unimpressed with push to decrease tobacco outlets: "I’m really pissed off"
Hāpai Te Hauora CEO Selah Hart, speaks to Te Karere supporting the Cancer Society's petition to reduce the number of outlets selling tobacco.
‘Irresponsible and out of touch’: food delivery giant, UberEats joins growing number of ‘alcohol on demand’ delivery services
In an announcement made this week, from Tuesday 23rd March, Aucklanders will be able to order alcohol on demand using the new feature on the UberEats app, with Christchurch and Wellington to follow in the coming weeks. With alcohol outlet density a major issue, this service makes it even easier for our whānau and communities to access alcohol.
CMDHB Wānanga Wahakura
A series of workshops for beginners to learn to weave a three whiri wahakura from local master weaver Shelley Bell.
Māori NGOs give their perspective on proposed Health & Disability System changes
Repositioning Health & Disability Non-Government Organisations for the Future (A perspective for Māori NGOs) is a snapshot report by the NGO Council on behalf of the NGO Health and Disability N
Hāpai Te Hauora welcomes new tenancy rules providing additional security for renters
The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2020 is being rolled out in three phases, with phase 1 changes in effect since 11 August 2020.
Fizz Free Whānau health promotion campaign calls for community to "phase out the fizz"
Back for the fifth year, Fizz Free Whānau, is a multifaceted public health campaign to engage whānau to be involved in the healthy lifestyles kaupapa by taking a pledge to go without Sugar Sweetened Beverages (SSB’s) throughout the month of February and beyond.
Community voices needed for Vaping regulations public consultations - Hāpai Te Hauora
Public consultation on the vaping regulations opened on Monday, seeking feedback from all New Zealanders to ensure the regulations have the right attributes to best support and protect communities.