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Hapai Te Hauora

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Te Roopu Tupeka Kore Launches Powerful New Documentary on Māori 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

Thursday 29 May, 2025

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

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.

Tuesday 13 May, 2025
Whānau Stop Smoking for World Smokefree May - That’s Us

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

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.

Thursday 1 May, 2025
That's Us - World Smokefree May 2025

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

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.

Tuesday 1 April, 2025

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Māori communities exploited by gambling companies hiding behind influencers

Online casinos are illegally targeting Māori through influencer content – and Hāpai Te Hauora is backing the DIA’s crackdown as a crucial first step in protecting our communities.

Monday 31 March, 2025
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If Our Tamariki Are Hungry, Whangaia: A Hauora Approach to School Lunches

Hāpai Te Hauora is calling for a return to the basics-if our tamariki are hungry, whangaia. Tamariki across Aotearoa are going hungry, and instead of ensuring they have access to nourishing meals, the response has been to cut costs, lower food quality, and shift blame onto parents.

Tuesday 11 March, 2025
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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
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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
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