Alcohol News Minimising alcohol-related harm in Aotearoa 22 Feb 2022 An Aotearoa free from alcohol-related harm is the aspiration of the just-published National Alcohol Harm Minimisation Framework.
First 1,000 Days News First 1,000 Days Community Innovation Fund opens 16 Feb 2022 One off grants from $15,000 to $100,000 for kaupapa that support the First 1,000 Days of a baby’s life are available now - especially for community driven solutions, to community and whānau need.
Mental health News Digital tools for mental health and wellbeing 21 Jan 2022 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).
First 1,000 Days News Coffee and kōrero to tackle contraception and reproductive health 21 Dec 2021 ‘As a society, we still don’t like the fact that young people have sex.’
Mental health News Submission from Te Hiringa Hauora on the Pae Ora bill 20 Dec 2021 Our submission on the Pae Ora bill is now on the Parliament website.
Mental health News New tools for Small Steps 17 Dec 2021 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.
First 1,000 Days News Websites regenerate the mana of Māori parenthood online 16 Dec 2021 Two new websites which celebrate mātauranga Māori in pregnancy and parenting are renewing treasures of the past with communities of today.
Pregnancy News New short film shares masterclass in Māori maternity wānanga 8 Dec 2021 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.
First 1,000 Days News Safe Sleep 30 Nov 2021 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.
News Information for contractors and suppliers: Te Hiringa Hauora and COVID-19 25 Nov 2021 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 News Community action drives New Zealand to smokefree cars for tamariki 24 Nov 2021 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.
Mental health News Leadership award recognises digital wellbeing tools 16 Nov 2021 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.