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Phase out the Fizz in 2019
Monday, 4 February 2019, 5:03 pm | Hapai Te Hauora
Hāpai Te Hauora calls for a universal ban on the sale of non-water beverages in New Zealand schools. More >>
Anti-tobacco advocates suspicions confirmed by investigation
Thursday, 31 January 2019, 9:34 am | Hapai Te Hauora
Tobacco control advocates' suspicions have been confirmed as a recent investigation has revealed that the NZ Taxpayers’ Union accepted funding from British American Tobacco (BAT). In an investigation into the ties between "free-market think ... More >>
Waka Ama NZ recognised for role in promoting Māori health
Thursday, 10 January 2019, 12:20 pm | Hapai Te Hauora
Hāpai Te Hauora congratulates the Ngā Kaihoe o Aotearoa (Waka Ama New Zealand) for its commitment to Māori wellbeing during the national championship festival. First established in 2000, this year will be the 30th year for the festival, and ... More >>
Why we need a reality check on dairy robberies
Wednesday, 9 January 2019, 11:58 am | Hapai Te Hauora
"There would be no cigarettes to steal if they weren’t available": Why we need a reality check on dairy robberies More >>
Wāhine Māori say vaping is the way to beat tobacco
Tuesday, 1 January 2019, 4:54 pm | Hapai Te Hauora
Wāhine Māori across Aotearoa are paving the way by encouraging other wāhine to switch to vaping following the annual tobacco excise tax increase on January 1st. More >>
Myth busting the effects of vaping
Friday, 21 December 2018, 2:44 pm | Hapai Te Hauora
"I want to quit cigarettes for my pregnancy, does that mean I can vape?": Myth busting the effects of vaping More >>
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 >>
