Good healthy kai is not waste
Tons of fish products are being saved from waste through Kai Ika, an initiative spearheaded by local South Auckland community kaitiaki, Papatūānuku Kokiri Marae and Legasea. These initiatives are examples of partnerships that show what sustainable systems change can look like. Legasea , a nonprofit organisation dedicated to restoring the abundance, biodiversity and health of […]
Front row view to groundbreaking systems change in the heart of South Auckland
Last month a new initiative that aims to bring great tasting, healthy and culturally rich kai directly to the communities, was launched in the heart of South Auckland in the form of “Mā ngā hua, Ka Ora”; a shared food trailer created by the people, for the people. Led by local community driven champions, Papatūānuku […]
Local Government: The critical connection to a healthier and happier Auckland
In the upcoming local elections, Aucklanders will decide who will sit at the decision-making table of Auckland Council and across the city’s 21 local boards for the next three years. While national politics often gets the spotlight, it’s local government that shapes many of the day-to-day realities that affect community wellbeing. From the safety of […]
On a mission to get South Auckland to Move Well to Feel Well
We’re on a mission to get 10,000 South Aucklanders engaged in regular physical activity by June 30, 2026. To do this, we’re calling on you, your whanau, your communities, your mahi, to join our movement and get fit, get active, and make it a normal and enjoyable part of your day. Healthy Families South Auckland […]
How South Auckland Whānau are bridging generational communication gaps to strengthen mental wellbeing
At Healthy Families South Auckland – The Cause Collective, we’ve been working alongside local whānau to explore what a strong and supportive system for parents could look like.
Move Well to Feel Well – our mission to get South Auckland on its feet
Movement and Sports Systems Innovator, Narita Vaivai says this initiative aims to get South Aucklanders moving by encouraging them to regularly engage in movement as a natural part of their daily lives, driven by compelling, culturally relevant and accessible opportunities.
Connected Through the Vā: Learning from Pacific communities for better health
The work is grounded in understanding the communities of South Auckland. This means not just their challenges, but also their aspirations, motivations, and strengths.
Bridging cultural gaps for rangatahi in South Auckland
Ngā Rangatahi o te Naaianei initiative is a rangatahi focused initiative that is designed to explore and cultivate the hearts and minds of Māori youth through a Māori worldview.
Reconnecting to kai and whenua
This kaupapa is deeply personal for Ngāti Tamaoho Charitable Trust’s CEO Matekino Marshall who sees the lack of good food in South Auckland as a problem when it comes to not only food security but the overall wellbeing of whānau in the area.
A look at the first three months of 2025 with Healthy Families South Auckland
Ray joins us as Lead Systems Innovator, bringing extensive experience in strategic leadership and stakeholder engagement, particularly in Pacific health. His recent work with the Ministry for Pacific Peoples saw him play a key role in the Government’s response and apology for the Dawn Raids, demonstrating his deep connection to the South Auckland community.