Health programmes - Ngā kaupapa

We provide information, advice, research and resources dedicated to preventing alcohol-related harm and supporting better decisions around low-risk alcohol consumption.

We work with the sector to support New Zealanders to experience positive mental health and wellbeing.

Our tobacco control mahi is focused on encouraging people to quit and maintaining smokefree and vapefree environments.

Our work supports communities in Aotearoa to prevent and respond to harmful gambling.

The first 1000 days of a child’s life, from conception until the second birthday, lay the foundations for their future.

Health NZ provides a free workplace wellbeing initiative which supports workplaces to ‘work better through wellbeing’. The WorkWell programme provides a framework that supports workplaces to develop and implement an effective and sustainable wellbeing programme.

Food security exists when there is a reliable supply and people have access to healthy foods that are culturally acceptable, nutritiously adequate, affordable and safe. The definition is also moving towards inclusion of sustainable production methods.

Biophilic Public Health is underpinned by our commitment to Wai Ora and the core kaupapa of Māori understanding that the health of nature and of people is entwined and interconnected.

Schools that have moved to being water only have seen that it benefits teaching and learning as well as student health and wellbeing.

The aims of the '5 messages' are to simplify key health messages in the community, reduce hospitalisations for preventable diseases, promote the 0800 Healthline number to help improve access to affordable health advice.

5210 — Te Ara Hauora Tika | The Healthy Way to Go encourages tamariki and their whānau to make healthy choices every day that everyone benefits from. This includes eating vegetables and fruit, limiting screen time, being active, and drinking water or milk instead of sugary drinks. Go 5210 everyday.