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South Auckland communities ripped off twice by pokies scam
Friday, 21 December 2018, 9:38 am | Hapai Te Hauora
This week the Department of Internal Affairs achieved a successful prosecution of four men and an incorporated society for misusing the proceeds from pokie machines. They will be sentenced in the new year. More >>
Hāpai Te Hauora applauds ‘significant step’
Thursday, 13 December 2018, 10:39 am | Hapai Te Hauora
Hāpai Te Hauora applauds ‘significant step’ towards reducing drug-related harm by Government Source: Hapai Te Hauora More >>
Māori health advocates say ASA lacks cultural awareness
Wednesday, 12 December 2018, 1:14 pm | Hapai Te Hauora
The Advertising Standards Authority recently decided not to uphold a complaint from public health collective Healthy Auckland Together (HAT) about advertising junk food to children. The complaint was targeted at a YouTube advertisement for Kinder Surprise. More >>
Hapai Te Haoura release on tobacco and vaping
Wednesday, 12 December 2018, 1:12 pm | Hapai Te Hauora
Hāpai Te Hauora hold the national contract for tobacco control, and after having listened to a recent interview on RNZ regarding rangatahi uptake of vaping, we would like to offer our perspective on this issue, which is informed by both evidence and ... More >>
Report praised for acknowledging historic trauma
Wednesday, 12 December 2018, 12:27 pm | Hapai Te Hauora
"How do we stop getting in the way of Maori and Pasifica flourishing, and reverse the trauma of colonisation and disadvantage?" More >>
Tamariki to plant harakeke for Safe Sleep day
Tuesday, 27 November 2018, 1:21 pm | Hapai Te Hauora
Weaving experts, community leaders and Hāpai te Hauora are coming together with students from Māngere Bridge school to plant a pā harakeke (plantation of harakeke) during Safe Sleep Week. The National SUDI Prevention Coordination Service from Hāpai ... More >>
Smokefree sector underwhelmed by message on vaping
Friday, 23 November 2018, 2:37 pm | Hapai Te Hauora
Today the Associate Minister of Health, Jenny Salesa, delivered a much-anticipated response from the government to the introduction of vaping products to New Zealand. Vapes have been a contentious subject in the health sector, sparking debate between ... More >>
Build on wāhine resilience and watch the statistics change
Friday, 23 November 2018, 9:27 am | Hapai Te Hauora
A new Ministry of Health report was released today which identified insights generated from initiatives which empowered young Maori women to become smoke free, including building trusting relationships, dismantling complex life contexts and building financial ... More >>
Build on wāhine resilience and watch the statistics change
Friday, 23 November 2018, 9:01 am | Hapai Te Hauora
A new Ministry of Health report was released today which identified insights generated from initiatives which empowered young Maori women to become smoke free, including building trusting relationships, dismantling complex life contexts and building financial ... More >>
Hāpai Te Hauora condemns Phillip Morris International
Wednesday, 21 November 2018, 2:43 pm | Hapai Te Hauora
Hāpai Te Hauora condemns the latest activity by Phillip Morris International (PMI) to associate with indigenous peoples, by requesting pōwhiri and kapa haka support for a corporate event. More >>
Hāpai Te Hauora joins the Health Not Handcuffs Coalition
Monday, 19 November 2018, 7:10 pm | Hapai Te Hauora
Hāpai Te Hauora joins the Health Not Handcuffs Coalition to petition the Prime Minister to invest $150m in drug harm reduction More >>
Community members prevented from taking action
Monday, 29 October 2018, 6:55 pm | Hapai Te Hauora
A TVNZ story this week raised concerns held by Manukau Ward Councillor Alf Filipaina that weak legislation is shutting out local communities from participating in civic processes to address gambling harm. Alf told TVNZ that his community lost more than ... More >>
Great strides made in new council smokefree regulations
Friday, 26 October 2018, 2:36 pm | Hapai Te Hauora
New council policy in Tāmaki Makaurau and Whangarei will see smoking prohibited outside of hundreds of cafes and bars, but more consistent regulations are needed. More >>
Misleading headlines cause unnecessary hype over vaping
Tuesday, 16 October 2018, 3:15 pm | Hapai Te Hauora
Recent findings from a vaping study contribute to growing evidence for vaping as a harm reduction tool in smoking cessation. The study also encourages the need for stronger regulations in the sector. More >>
Communities connect with Mātauranga Māori
Wednesday, 3 October 2018, 10:26 am | Hapai Te Hauora
From waka ama to māra kai and Māori movement, Māori workshops are being held this Mental Health Awareness Week to promote positive community wellbeing. More >>
Increased Tobacco Tax Not The Only Option
Monday, 24 September 2018, 5:04 pm | Hapai Te Hauora
Hāpai Te Hauora - Increased Tobacco Tax Not The Only Option Source: Hapai Te Hauora More >>
Hāpai applauds first tobacco-free dairy in South Island
Wednesday, 19 September 2018, 10:18 am | Hapai Te Hauora
Waikuku Beach General Store is paving the way in becoming the first dairy in the South Island to go smoke-free. Store owner, Cathy Farrell, explained that staff, customer and community safety compelled her to remove tobacco products from their ... More >>
Honouring Te Reo Māori could save lives
Monday, 10 September 2018, 5:00 pm | Hapai Te Hauora
Honouring Te Reo Māori could save lives: A Māori Language Week collaboration between Hāpai Te Hauora and the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand More >>
Tightening rules on who sells tobacco could reduce smoking
Friday, 7 September 2018, 9:55 am | Hapai Te Hauora
Tighter tobacco measures could lead to a 50% reduction in stores selling cigarettes by 2032, a new study has found. More >>
Gambling Harm Minimisation workforce raises awareness
Monday, 3 September 2018, 4:08 pm | Hapai Te Hauora
Gambling Harm Awareness Week (GHAW) kicks off today, providing an opportunity for increased awareness of problem gambling in Aotearoa New Zealand. More >>
