Lavinia Ngatoko
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Smokefree May campaign launched
Hāpai Te Hauora HAS launched the “That’s Us” campaign, calling on all New Zealanders who smoke to sign up and take the first step toward quitting this World Smokefree May. The campaign encourages whā…
Action urged to strengthen public health
It’s ‘Global Public Health Week’ (GPHW) this week, and today is World Health Day! Join us in helping to raise awareness about global health issues and the vital role of public health, and to promot…Read more about 'Action urged to strengthen public health'...
World Health Day puts spotlight on women’s health and wellbeing
World Health Day, to be celebrated on 7 April 2025, will launch a year-long campaign on maternal and newborn health. The campaign, titled Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures, will urge governments …Read more about 'World Health Day puts spotlight on women’s health and wellbeing'...
HPF farewells long-serving Board Chair
HPF’s Board Chair, Mark Simiona was farewelled at a Board meeting and lunch at the Holiday Inn in Māngere, Auckland last Thurs (Mar 27). FAREWELL: (Fr left) HPF Kaumatua, Trevor Simpson, Mark, Dr Kar…
Te Pae Māhutonga a valuable compass for health and wellbeing
HPF held its first online workshop (webishop) of the year on Mar 20 with the focus of discussion on the Māori health promotion model, Te Pae Māhutonga and how it can be applied in today’s challenging …Read more about 'Te Pae Māhutonga a valuable compass for health and wellbeing'...
OPINION: We have the answers, but not the wisdom and will to address our health challenges
By Sione Tu'itahi One of the big lessons from Covid-19 is that we all die when we try to dominate each other and the planet. Because we are interdependent, we only live when we collaborate to susta…
Registrations for health promotion course now open
Registrations are now open for this year’s Intake One of the online Certificate of Achievement in Health Promotion (CoA). Jointly offered by HPF and the Manukau Institute of Technology this short cou…Read more about 'Registrations for health promotion course now open'...
OPINION: A Personal Reflection on Te Tiriti o Waitangi's Role in New Zealand’s Future
Waitangi Day is not just a time to mark the signing of the Treaty in 1840, it is a day to reflect on where we are Venus Rangi now and where we are heading, writes HPF's Health Promotion Lead – Māor…
NOW LIVE! HPF relaunches online courses
HPF is pleased to announce that our level one health promotion online courses are now live! We have revamped and relaunched three of our level one online courses on our new learning experience platf…Read more about 'NOW LIVE! HPF relaunches online courses'...
INTERVIEW: HPF welcomes new Health Promotion Lead – Māori
HPF recently welcomed Venus Rangi as our new Health Promotion Lead – Māori. Venus brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience, having worked in a variety of roles across the community, educ…Read more about 'INTERVIEW: HPF welcomes new Health Promotion Lead – Māori'...