Report paints grim picture for pre-schoolers in low-income families
A new report to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child paints a stark picture of health and welfare outcomes for Kiwi pre-schoolers living in low-income families. The report, produced by Save th…Read more about 'Report paints grim picture for pre-schoolers in low-income families'...
HPF joins nation in paying tribute to Sir Toby Curtis
HPF has joined the nation in paying tribute to Te Arawa leader and long-time Māori education advocate Sir Toby Curtis who died on Wednesday at his Lake Rotoiti home. Dr Sir Noble (Toby) Curtis (Ngāti…Read more about 'HPF joins nation in paying tribute to Sir Toby Curtis'...
Call for fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty
HPF has signed an open letter calling for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty to protect the health and lives of current and future generations. In the letter health professionals and organization…Read more about 'Call for fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty'...
Role of indigenous women recognised
On the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples (Aug 09) join us in helping to raise awareness and protect the rights of indigenous peoples in Aotearoa and around the world! This year the…
Celebrating Cook Islands Language Week
Kia Orāna kōtou kātoatoa! This week join us in celebrating ‘Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani – NZ Cook Islands Language Week The theme, ‘Ātuitui’ia au ki te Oneone o tōku ‘Ui Tupuna means 'connec…
Apply now for short course in health promotion
Spaces are still available for our next Certificate of Achievement in Introducing Health Promotion (CoA). Secure your space now and register HERE. We also have a limited number of scholarships on o…Read more about 'Apply now for short course in health promotion'...
Call to support alcohol law change
HPF has signed an open letter that calls on Members of Parliament to vote in support of proposed law changes that will reduce the harm caused by alcohol in our communities. The Sale and Supply of Alc…
Mask up this winter
As we see a peak of Covid cases and winter illnesses, such as influenza this winter, Kiwis are being urged to ‘mask up!’ New Zealand is in the orange traffic light, with an emphasis on mask-wearing a…
Matariki reflections from a health promotion perspective
Sione Tu’itahi, HPF Executive Director and Global President, IUHPE reflects on Matariki from a health promotion perspective. 'Celebrating Matariki as a national holiday tomorrow reminds me of severa…Read more about 'Matariki reflections from a health promotion perspective'...
New website pages still under construction
Welcome to our new and revamped website where we look forward to bringing you the latest in health promotion news, training opportunities and useful information and resources to help build the workfor…Read more about 'New website pages still under construction'...