Lavinia Ngatoko
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Dive into emerging Issues at Public Health Summer School
The 2026 Public Health Summer School is set to return to the University of Otago’s Wellington campus from 2–20 February 2026! With 29 courses on offer—including 14 exciting new topics—you can dive i…Read more about 'Dive into emerging Issues at Public Health Summer School '...
NZ drops to new low in global tobacco control ranking
New Zealand’s ranking has plummeted from second in 2023 to 53 in a global study assessing the interference of the tobacco industry. The 2025 Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index examines how g…Read more about 'NZ drops to new low in global tobacco control ranking'...
HPF shares key highlights at AGM
HPF’s resilience, leadership, and innovation in advancing health promotion across Aotearoa, and globally, throughout the past year were acknowledged by HPF’s Chairperson Karyn Maclennan at our Annual …
HPF's deputy ED first Māori woman on global UHPE Board
HPF proudly acknowledges the presence of our Deputy Executive Director Leanne Eruera as the first Māori (and New Zealand) woman on the International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) Gl…Read more about 'HPF's deputy ED first Māori woman on global UHPE Board'...
Call for papers for Ottawa 40th special collection
2026 marks the 40th anniversaries of both the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion and Health Promotion International (HPI). To celebrate, HPI’s founding editor Ilona Kickbusch (one of the key archite…Read more about 'Call for papers for Ottawa 40th special collection'...
New online course explores how Te Tiriti underpins equitable health outcomes
We’re pleased to announce the launch of our new online course: A Treaty Understanding of Hauora in Aotearoa-New Zealand (TUHA-NZ) (Level 2). Developed to support health promotion practitioners, this…Read more about 'New online course explores how Te Tiriti underpins equitable health outcomes'...
WHO unveils ambitious blueprint for action on climate and health
An ambitious new strategy to tackle the urgent climate challenges faced by Asia and the Pacific was launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) this week. The WHO unveiled what was its first-ever…Read more about 'WHO unveils ambitious blueprint for action on climate and health'...
Watch now: Inequities and the Determinants of Health webishop
HPF’s online workshop (webishop) Inequities and the Determinants of Health is now available to view on our YouTube channel. Presenter Megan Tunks, and guest speaker Mapihi Raharuhi, shared some valua…Read more about 'Watch now: Inequities and the Determinants of Health webishop'...
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'...