Growing collective wellbeing, accelerating change in South Auckland
Community-led solutions shaping better conditions for whānau and aiga Across South Auckland, whānau and aiga are supporting one another, keeping culture strong and finding ways to help their communities thrive. In churches, marae, schools and neighbourhoods, people hold knowledge and solutions that can shape a healthier future. Healthy Families South Auckland at The Cause Collective […]
He Oranga Hou, He Oranga Whakapapa partners come under one roof
This month, Healthy Families | The Cause Collective brought together Māngere Health Centre, Rongoā practitioners from Te Rangiora Rongoā, and Papatūānuku Marae for the first time, laying the foundation for a new way of caring for whānau in South Auckland. Some of the most important moments in systems change never show up on a dashboard. […]
Coming together for a stronger, more connected Tāmaki Makaurau
Complex challenges can’t be solved by one organisation alone. Lasting change happens when communities, organisations and institutions come together around a shared purpose. This was at the heart of Community Impact Tāmaki Makaurau, a forum bringing together around 330 people from community partners, mana whenua, system leaders, funders practitioners and Auckland Council. The forum created […]
Seeing the bigger picture: Mapping Māngere’s Food System
In the recently released Turou Hawiki report, Healthy Families South Auckland shares its vision for a fairer, healthier South Auckland and demonstrates how community leadership and systems change and improve health and wellbeing outcomes. Central to this approach is a simple but powerful question: What part of the system are we trying to shift? One […]
Kōrero Mai goes to school: when the card asks the question, not the adult
VisionWest School Social Workers with Healthy Families South Auckland, coming together to kick off the Kōrero Mai school pilot. Back row (left to right): Tevita Tavake, Zane Pieterse, Julia Root, Maki BrownSecond row: Bonny Alaia, Cecilia Carcano, Iunisi Efoti, Corrine Dove, Faalenuu Lolo-LeoThird row: Tracey WalkerFront: Veranika Seiuli, Josh Gonzales. Kōrero Mai was built for the […]
Turou Hawaiki: Why local government matters for prevention
Since joining Auckland Council’s Community Impact Unit in 2023, Healthy Families South Auckland has continued to champion healthier communities. In Turou Hawaiki, Head of the Community Impact Unit, Dickie Humphries, shares why Healthy Families New Zealand and local government are critical partners in creating lasting health outcomes. Click here to download the Turou Hawaiki report. […]
Māngere Food Systems project: Connecting with community
Healthy Families South Auckland, along with its Health Coalition Aotearoa partners, held its fifth community engagement with local South Auckland groups and champions in August. It was the final hui on food systems in Māngere, held at Papatūānuku Marae and facilitated by Healthy Families South Auckland and Moana Connect. Eighteen participants attended, including Manukau Ward […]
From Rugby League Clubs to Thriving Community Hubs
Leasiosiofa’asisina Rachel Enosa, CEO of The Cause Collective, and Duane Mann, CEO of Auckland Rugby League sign the MOU with their teams supporting. For Healthy Families South Auckland, supporting healthier communities is not just about creating programmes, it is about strengthening the places, relationships and systems that shape everyday life. Our ongoing partnership with Auckland […]
Turou Hawaiki – A foreword from Boyd Swinburn
Healthy Families South Auckland has released Turou Hawaiki, a report which reflects on our work and what has been learned over the years. It highlights the conditions required for prevention to succeed, the importance of trust and relationships, and the role of local systems in enabling long‑term change. We are pleased to share the foreword written by […]
Healthy Families South Auckland helps get whānau moving together
A South Auckland dance programme is helping tamariki and parents build confidence, strengthen relationships and get active together. Whānau in Motion, delivered by Express Yourself at the Manurewa Leisure Centre, was supported through Healthy Families South Auckland and brought families together for 10 weeks of free hip hop dance sessions. The Active NZ survey shows […]