Lavinia Ngatoko
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Alcohol health reforms welcome
The Health Promotion Forum of New Zealand welcomes Government’s proposed amendments to alcohol legislation that will help communities to reduce alcohol harm by giving them more control over the sale o…
Global crises have devastating impact on women and children
A new UN report shows that women’s and children’s health has suffered globally, as the impacts of conflict, the Covid-19 pandemic and climate change converge with devastating effects on prospects f…Read more about 'Global crises have devastating impact on women and children'...
Marine report paints sobering picture
Ocean acidification, rising sea levels and increased sea surface temperatures are part of the sobering picture of Aotearoa’s marine environment painted in a recent report. ‘Our Marine Environment 202…
Study finds children exposed to harmful outdoor marketing
An end to outdoor marketing of gambling, alcohol and junk food is urgently needed to protect children from harm, according to new University of Otago-led research. The research revealed that childre…Read more about 'Study finds children exposed to harmful outdoor marketing'...
Vosa Vakaviti sustains generations of Fijians
Ni sa bula vinaka and welcome to Macawa ni Vosa Vakaviti – Fijian Language Week! This year’s theme is Me vakabulabulataki, vakamareqeti, ka vakaqaqacotaki na vosa vakaviti, which means, Nurture, Pres…Read more about 'Vosa Vakaviti sustains generations of Fijians'...
Reconnect and boost your wellbeing
It’s time to put a spring in your step, after a tough past few years and winter, and focus on boosting your mental health and wellbeing. The theme for Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) is Reconnec…
Bill an opportunity to change our alcohol laws for the better
OPINION: Dr Nicki Jackson, Executive Director of Alcohol Healthwatch explains why it’s so important to get the Supply of Alcohol (Harm Minimisation) Amendment Bill over the line. Community support f…Read more about 'Bill an opportunity to change our alcohol laws for the better'...
Health promotion course an eye-opener
Students who participated in our last online short course in health promotion say the course gave them a better grasp of health promotion, as well as the skills and knowledge to help them in their …
Celebrating Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori
Kia Ora and Kia Kaha te Reo Māori! It's Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori/ Māori Language Week 2022, a week in which we embrace, celebrate and reclaim the Māori language and culture! This year is also extra …