Understanding young people and alcohol
A recent study has identified the main peer crowds in New Zealand, helping to better understand social risk behaviors, like alcohol use, and engage with groups that are often missed. Organised by Ben Birks Ang, member of Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Provider Collaborative, the Peer Crowd Project study recruited teens and young adults from […]
Out and About – September
We are out and about in the neighbourhood daily, connecting with awesome individuals, community organisations, clubs and businesses in the spaces they Live, Learn, Work and Play. Here’s a snapshot of September. Managers at Airport Oaks’ Rinnai NZ factory want to support the health and wellbeing of their staff. Healthy Families Manukau, Manurewa-Papakura have helped […]
5 minutes with…Andy Piutau
Background: You might recognise Andy Piutau as one of the stars from the #WalkNRideSouthside videos. He is one of the awesome Coaches at Healthy Families Manukau, Manurewa-Papakura. Of Tongan descent (Kolofo’ou, Folaha), Andy is a proud son of Mangere, born and raised in the commuity and schooling at Nga Iwi, Bader and Mangere College. His […]
#WalkNRideSouthside wants to amplify South Auckland voices!
#WalkNRideSouthside wants to amplify South Auckland voices! The new community movement was launched this week and gathers the walking and biking stories of South Aucklanders. Led by Healthy Families Manukau, Manurewa‐Papakura, #WalkNRideSouthside supports the work of community champions like Mangere’s Mr T and, Otara’s Pedal to the Max, in creating a more active community. Using […]
Celebrate Future Streets
Healthy Families Manukau, Manurewa-Papakura congratulate Auckland Transport and the Te Ara Mua researchers on the completion of Te Ara Mua – Future Streets in Mangere. The newly built infrastructure, which will be celebrated tomorrow (Thursday 22 September), will help community realise the potential of walking and cycling around their neighbourhood. “We support Future Streets because […]
Creating a culture of health promoting behaviour
Following the decision to remove sugar sweetened drinks from Leisure Centre vending machines, Healthy Families Manukau Manurewa-Papakura is supporting Auckland Council and the local boards of South Auckland to explore a number of healthy food and drink initiatives in the region. The tender process for better beverage alternatives for the Council-managed centres has begun. A […]
Five minutes with…Anaru Ah Kew
Background: Of Waikato-Tainui and Kai Tahu descent, Anaru is the Kaiwhakahaere for Healthy Families Manukau, Manurewa-Papakura. Born in Auckland and raised in Wellington he attended boarding school at Te Aute College before commencing a trades career in roofing. He moved into the banking and landscape design industries but quickly found and pursued his passion in […]
Activating community spaces in Manukau
Energising unused public spaces for community members of all ages and abilities, are what Manu Tahi is all about. The collective includes a passionate mixture of stakeholders and members of the community with an aim to make physical activity part of everyday living. Activating plans to engage the local public with attractions, like the recent […]
Out and About
We are out and about in the neighbourhood daily, connecting with awesome individuals, community organisations, clubs and businesses in the spaces they Live, Learn, Work and Play. Here’s a snapshot of August. Youth development crew Raise Up participate in a nutrition-focused workshop run by Healthy Families Manukau, Manurewa – Papakura Coaches, Willie Iosia and Erin […]
Who’s talking about equity?
Post its, panels and people. That’s the recipe for a pretty decent session talking about equity and what it means for people and their health, or more specifically, what those working in the health sector can do to ensure that we’re collectively focusing our efforts in the right place. On 1 August 2016, Ko Awatea […]
