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Oranga Whenua, Oranga Tangata (Healthy Environments, Healthy Lives)

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

Māori Public Health

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
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Māori Public Health

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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
Hapai Te Hauora

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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
Hapai Te Hauora

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Smokefree 2025: A plan without a clear path for Maori and Pacific communities

Associate Minister of Health Casey Costello recently released the revised ‘Smokefree 2025’ plan. While it offers glimmers of hope for our efforts to see smoking rates decrease, there are concerns around its effectiveness for priority populations.

Tuesday 10 December, 2024
Hapai Te Hauora

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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
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