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Fair share of the cake

Wellbeing / BY Claudette Wilson

Fair share of the cake

3 min read

Claudette Wilson, CEO North Harbour Budgeting knows financial hardship goes far beyond money. Impacting mental health, self harm,family violence, anxiety and esteem.

SERVICE IS MEDICINE

Wellbeing / BY Julie King

SERVICE IS MEDICINE

3 min read

Julie King founder of Love Soup writes We heal by helping others. When you serve, you stop thinking the world revolves around you. You realise—there’s something I can do.

GENEROSITY in CONNECTION

Wellbeing / BY Bernadette Roberts

GENEROSITY in CONNECTION

3 min read

Bernadette Roberts. Business North Harbour knows first hand how mentally motivating face to face connection is and says we should more

Together stronger

Wellbeing / BY Sarah Rowland

Together stronger

1 min read

Sarah Rowland, Co-Founder & Co-Chair, Eating Disorder Carer Support New Zealand introduces a new network to connect the diverse workforce addressing eating disorders in Aotearoa

Being heard

Wellbeing / BY Edith Moore Staff Writer

Being heard

1 min read

New Zealand sign language everywhere, every day.The Ministry of Disabled people and NZSL Board, Te Orange Reo Rota, has set out a draft strategy to propose the change needed

Ban or no ban?

Wellbeing / BY Simon Kozak Editor

Ban or no ban?

2 min read

As the NZ Government Introduces a Bill to Ban Social Media for the Under-16s, We Take a Look at Opinion from the UK and Australia

Out loud!

Wellbeing / BY Kirsten Kilian-Taylor

Out loud!

6 min read

Kirsten Killian-Taylor, Head of Philanthropy,Perpetual Guardian argues the case for living our mental health out loud.

theMHS comes to town

Events

theMHS comes to town

1 min read

Te Hiringa Mahara- Mental health and Wellbeing Commission is partnering with TheMHS Learning Network based in Australia, to co-host the ‘Hauora hinengaro: He ara tūroa: Mental Health: An enduring pathway’ 2025 conference

Menopause:A leadership test

Wellbeing / BY Gil Sewell

Menopause:A leadership test

2 min read

Gil Sewell, Chief People and Culture Officer, Ember says Menopause is not a personal issue. It is a workforce issue. It is a leadership issue, and, fundamentally, it is an equity issue. The conversation has started—but now, we need to make sure it leads to action.

Addiction Aotearoa. Whāriki champions unfinished fight against Inequity

Wellbeing / BY Simon Kozak Editor

Addiction Aotearoa. Whāriki champions unfinished fight against Inequity

1 min read

Te Whāriki o te Ara Oranga responds to Governments challenge to think differently about addiction in Aotearoa

A fine balance

Wellbeing / BY Tyron Pini

A fine balance

1 min read

Wise Groups Tyron Pini says results show that for people who have experienced homelessness, specialised employment support can enable them to further achieve independence and fulfil their potential.

Working back to wellbeing

Wellbeing / BY Tyron Pini

Working back to wellbeing

3 min read

General Manager Workwise Tyron Pini reveals best practice when it comes to supporting people with health challenges to return to or stay in employment

Innovator and MasterChef Winner Tim Read Cooks Up Mental Health Support App

Wellbeing / BY Simon Kozak Editor

Innovator and MasterChef Winner Tim Read Cooks Up Mental Health Support App

2 min read

Tim Read Founder of NZ Startup Helmet Technologies has agreed a partnership with NZ Hospitality to offer his mental health and wellbeing app Tandem to all its members.

Health Now, Mission On !

Wellbeing / BY Edith Moore Staff Writer

Health Now, Mission On !

2 min read

Steve Zinsli Health Now Founder believes it’s as simple as set, select and spend when it comes to delivering the support and care to ensure your people are happy, healthy and thriving.

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