Lavinia Ngatoko
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OPINION: Matariki – the future of hauora for Aotearoa
By Mereana Te Pere, Māori Health Promotion Strategist, HPF ((Waitaha-a-Hei, Tapuika, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Tarāwhai)) It’s 4.30am on a crisp winter morning and the two teenagers begrudgingly get int…Read more about 'OPINION: Matariki – the future of hauora for Aotearoa'...
Alcohol Aotearoa's most harmful drug, reveals new research
New research recently released by the Otago University, Christchurch revealing that alcohol is now the most harmful drug in Aotearoa, New Zealand calls for new thinking, strategies and actions at all …Read more about 'Alcohol Aotearoa's most harmful drug, reveals new research'...
OPINION: Climate action needs a greater sense of urgency
As Canada faces the worst wildfire season in its history Dr Trevor Hancock writes that it’s not just forest fires, and it’s not just Canada. Clearly, climate change is becoming an existential threat …Read more about 'OPINION: Climate action needs a greater sense of urgency'...
OPINION: Developing a prosperous workforce for whānau and whenua
ekea kā tiritiri o te moana ascend and climb to the heights of your aspirations! by Joseph Tyro (Ngāi Tahu, Te Ati Haunui-A-Pāpārangi, Ngāti Rangi) , Mekura, Malia and Teone Wiwi Hohepa Turanga T…Read more about 'OPINION: Developing a prosperous workforce for whānau and whenua'...
OPINION: Help turn the tide and save our oceans
‘Humanity depends on the ocean, but can the ocean count on us!” That’s the message from UN Secretary General, António Guterres to mark World Oceans Day (June 8), a day when we can all help to raise a…Read more about 'OPINION: Help turn the tide and save our oceans'...
Smokefree May: ‘We’re Backing You’ - join the movement
Following the establishment of the Smokefree 2025 goal in 2011, Hāpai Te Hauora chose to adopt this month as Smokefree May, culminating with World Smokefree Day on May 31. Leitu Tufuga (National Team…Read more about 'Smokefree May: ‘We’re Backing You’ - join the movement '...
Team effort crucial to quitting smoking
This month we encourage you to join us in backing World Smoke-Free May and supporting whānau and friends to stub out the nasty habit! The best part of this month is that you will not be alone on your…Read more about 'Team effort crucial to quitting smoking'...
Webishop to focus on spirituality and wellbeing
HPF’s next webishop Pacific Health Promotion – The ‘Lotu’ factor in Health, Healing and Wholeness will focus on the role of the Church, faith, religion, and spirituality in health promotion, healing, …Read more about 'Webishop to focus on spirituality and wellbeing '...
OPINION: Global unity and collaboration essential for planetary health
As Aotearoa and the rest of the world continue to face the devastating consequences of the climate crisis, HPF’s Executive Director Sione Tu’itahi reflects on the need for humanity to understand the u…Read more about 'OPINION: Global unity and collaboration essential for planetary health'...
Research centre first to focus on Pacific health
Aotearoa’s first research centre, aimed at bringing Pacific communities, researchers, scholars, regional and global organisations together to promote the health and wellbeing of Pacific populations, w…Read more about 'Research centre first to focus on Pacific health'...