Lavinia Ngatoko
Posts by Lavinia Ngatoko for News Blog
HPF's ED appointed to steering committee of 2nd summit on traditional medicine
HPF’s Executive Director, Sione Tu’itahi, has been appointed to the steering committee of global experts providing strategic and technical advice for the second World Health Organization (WHO) Global …Read more about 'HPF's ED appointed to steering committee of 2nd summit on traditional medicine'...
NZ health leaders urge government to keep alcohol industry out of policy-making
Health leaders from around the country are urging the Government to protect alcohol harm reduction policies from alcohol industry interference. In an open letter sent to the Prime Minister and senior…Read more about 'NZ health leaders urge government to keep alcohol industry out of policy-making'...
Report reveals mental health crisis among Asian communities
A new report has revealed a deepening mental health crisis among Asian communities, driven by structural barriers, discrimination, and declining life satisfaction. The '2025 New Zealand Asian Well-be…Read more about 'Report reveals mental health crisis among Asian communities'...
New level 2 online courses now available
HPF is pleased to announce that two new level 2 online health promotion courses are 'now live'. Whether you're looking to deepen your knowledge of Pacific health promotion or explore the vital inter…Read more about 'New level 2 online courses now available'...
New report examines trends in health determinants in NZ
HPE welcomes a new report that examines trends in the determinants of health and how we can best improve health and wellbeing outcomes for everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand. Released by the Public He…Read more about 'New report examines trends in health determinants in NZ'...
Workshop to explore future role of health promoters
Registrations now open! We invite you to join us for our next online workshop, ‘Determinants and Inequities in Health in 2025 – where are we going as Health Promoters and what differences can we mak…Read more about 'Workshop to explore future role of health promoters'...
WHO urged to keep health promotion dept
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) reorganisation of its health promotion department at its HQ in Geneva, Switzerland threatens to undo the global advancements it has made in health promotion over …Read more about 'WHO urged to keep health promotion dept'...
OPINION: Women encouraged to put health first
In an opinion piece to mark Te Wiki Hauora Wāhine/Women’s Health Week HPF’s Communications Advisor Lavinia Kavu Ngatoko reflects on the need for women to prioritise their health and wellbeing As a wo…Read more about 'OPINION: Women encouraged to put health first'...
Registrations open for short course in health promotion
Registrations are now open for this year’s Intake Three of the online Certificate of Achievement in Introducing Health Promotion (CoA) jointly offered by HPF and the Manukau Institute of Technology. …Read more about 'Registrations open for short course in health promotion'...
Matariki mā Puanga embraces diversity and inclusiond
Venus Rangi, HPF’s Health Promotion Lead – Māori, reflects on the significance of Matariki for everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand E te whānau, ngā mihi o te tau hou Māori. As the stars of Matariki r…Read more about 'Matariki mā Puanga embraces diversity and inclusion'...