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Digital tools for mental health and wellbeing

There is a huge amount of mental health information available on apps and the internet. Research suggests that some people like using these online tools as they can help remove barriers to other help options (such as the time and cost it takes to access appointments).

Coffee and kōrero to tackle contraception and reproductive health

‘As a society, we still don’t like the fact that young people have sex.’

Submission from Te Hiringa Hauora on the Pae Ora bill

Our submission on the Pae Ora bill is now on the Parliament website.

New tools for Small Steps

For some of us, the Christmas and New Year’s break might feel a little different this year. There may be feelings of loneliness, low self-worth and the need for support. We’re excited to announce the release of the final three Small Steps tools which may come in handy during this holiday season.

Websites regenerate the mana of Māori parenthood online

Two new websites which celebrate mātauranga Māori in pregnancy and parenting are renewing treasures of the past with communities of today.

New short film shares masterclass in Māori maternity wānanga

A new short film is sharing the success of an antenatal programme with the nation - far beyond the cradle of the programme’s birth in the small, powerful communities of Te Tai Tokerau. Ngā Wānanga o Hine Kōpū reconnects pregnant Māori women and their whānau with mātauranga Māori as the basis for exploring conception, pregnancy, birth and parenting.

Safe Sleep

It takes a village to raise a child and a village to support parents of newborn. Safe Sleep Day is this Friday 3 December and we’re calling on kāinga to rally around parents of newborns to give them the rest and support they need so they can keep baby safe.

Information for contractors and suppliers: Te Hiringa Hauora and COVID-19

As an evidence-based public sector agency with a national role in health promotion, Te Hiringa Hauora takes a very cautious approach to operating in the COVID-19 environment. For example, in alert level 2 we have continued to encourage our staff to work from home, we have strict protocols for staff who are working from the office, and we are allowing only essential travel.

Tobacco control

Community action drives New Zealand to smokefree cars for tamariki

After a decade of campaigning, community groups across the motu are celebrating a milestone this month as a law comes into force making it illegal to smoke or vape in cars with children and young people present.

Leadership award recognises digital wellbeing tools

Te Hiringa Hauora chief executive Tane Cassidy has received the Leadership Excellence International Award 2021 for New Zealand in recognition of our work in scalable digital wellbeing tools.

Tobacco control

New digital tool with ‘sass’ helps wāhine Māori ditch the smokes

Kuīni is a new digital tool for young wāhine who want to quit smoking. She is a chatbot with a personality, face and attitude that is all about young, dynamic and diverse Māori women.

New tools to help those “waking up on the wrong side of the bed”.

We all know that sleep affects your mental wellbeing. That’s why Te Hiringa Hauora | Health Promotion Agency is sharing new tools and resources to help you learn more about how you, and your family, can sleep better and feel more rested.