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

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.

Lotto Calls it Giving Back. But to Who?

Māori and Pacific whānau are more affected by gambling harm than anyone else. So we think it’s time to ask some serious questions about how Lotto works – and whether this model is really serving the people who need it most.

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.

Submissions: Why Your Voice Matters

Submissions are one of the clearest ways to speak up about laws that impact you, your whānau and your hauora. This explainer breaks down what a submission is, how the process works, and why it’s more important than ever to make your voice heard.

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.

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

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.

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.

What “Urgency” Means in Parliament – and Why We Should Care 

Urgency lets the Government rush laws through Parliament with little to no public input. Here’s how it works — and why Māori should be paying attention.