Act now to protect our wildlife
‘We need to place the voices of local communities and indigenous people – our world’s most effective guardians of biodiversity – front and centre if we are to protect our planet,’ says United Nations …
Webishop to discuss crucial skill sets needed to work effectively with Māori
EXCLUSIVE OFFER! Our next webishop on March 22 from 11am to 12.30pm is FREE FOR OUR VALUED MEMBERS. With regions across the upper North Island of Aotearoa New Zealand recently experiencing widesprea…Read more about 'Webishop to discuss crucial skill sets needed to work effectively with Māori'...
OPINION: A Transparent Tiriti for Hauora
by Na Chris Webber Dear Koro, thanks for signing Te Tiriti o Waitangi for us - we still believe it’s the way to build our nation, there’s just a few eggs in the way stopping our part - could you sort…Read more about 'OPINION: A Transparent Tiriti for Hauora'...
INTERVIEW: Dignity, wellbeing, equity and respect for older people our guiding lights, says Age Concern NZ CE
HPF recently welcomed Age Concern New Zealand’s Chief Executive Karen Billings-Jensen to its Board. A registered social worker by background, Karen has had extensive experience in managing and deliver…
WHO releases data portal on NCDs in small island nations
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released a data portal on NCDs in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) highlighting some of the highest prevalence rates of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) an…Read more about 'WHO releases data portal on NCDs in small island nations'...
Older people to get Census support
Older people will now have the support they need to be counted in the 2023 Census. This follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding by Age Concern New Zealand with Stats NZ. On March 7, 202…
Looking forward to the New Year
Hari tau hou tātou kātoa - Happy New Year everyone! We’re back from our break and looking forward to a productive 2023. We hope you had a good rest over the festive season and managed to refocus on y…
HPF closing dates over Christmas/New Year period
A HUGE thank you to all our valued members, partners and supporters for all your encouragement and aroha during the year, we really appreciate it!! We couldn't do what we do without you! (Christm…Read more about 'HPF closing dates over Christmas/New Year period'...
Historic smoke-free legislation welcomed
Smokefree and public health experts have welcomed the passing of new Smokefree legislation guaranteeing a healthier, smokefree future for the next generation of New Zealanders. The Smokefree Environm…Read more about 'Historic smoke-free legislation welcomed'...
Indigenous knowledge crucial for planetary health
With the planet experiencing its largest loss of life since the dinosaur era ended, there’s a growing realization among environmental advocates that the spread of indigenous practices is crucial to pl…Read more about 'Indigenous knowledge crucial for planetary health'...