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Wai July launches: Tāne Māori encouraged to go alcohol-free this July

Hāpai Te Hauora has launched Wai July, a new kaupapa calling on tāne Māori to go alcohol-free for the month of July.

Tuesday 1 July, 2025

Open Letter to the Justice Committee re: 10,020 TPB Submissions

On January 8, 2025, Hāpai Te Hauora hand-delivered over 10,000 submissions opposing the Treaty Principles Bill. These submissions were counted as one. This open letter calls for transparency, accountability, and justice.

Saturday 7 June, 2025

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

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

Friday 23 May, 2025

Oranga Whenua, Oranga Tangata: Hāpai Te Hauora’s Essentials Wishlist for Budget 2025

What would a Budget that actually backed Māori health look like?

One that upholds oranga whenua, oranga tangata – and funds both with dignity.

Wednesday 21 May, 2025

Hāpai Te Hauora Calls for Equitable Bowel Screening

Hāpai Te Hauora acknowledges the expansion of the National Bowel Screening Programme to 58 years but is deeply concerned by the removal of funding for targeted Māori and Pacific screening initiatives.

Monday 10 March, 2025

What is the Proposed Citizen’s Arrest Law, and Why Does it Matter to Māori?

Are everyday people about to become law enforcers? Here’s why this matters for Māori.

Tuesday 4 March, 2025

What is the Gene Technology Bill and Why Does it Matter to Māori?

The Government has introduced the Gene Technology Bill, promising innovation and economic growth. But what’s the real cost? Here’s what you need to know.

Wednesday 22 January, 2025

Community Voices Needed to Challenge Legislative Threats to Māori Wellbeing

Hāpai Te Hauora is urging Māori communities to extend their engagement beyond the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill to two other critical bills: the Regulatory Standards Bill and the Oranga Tamariki: Responding to Serious Youth Offending Bill.

Friday 20 December, 2024

New local alcohol policy paves the way for a safer, healthier Tāmaki Makaurau

Hāpai Te Hauora welcomes the second stage of Auckland’s new local alcohol policy, which comes into effect today. The policy is a crucial step toward reducing alcohol-related harm across the Auckland region and supports ongoing efforts to create healthy environments which allow whānau and hapori to flourish.

Monday 9 December, 2024