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Oranga Whenua, Oranga Tangata (Healthy Environments, Healthy Lives)

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| Gambling Harm

Online Casino Gambling Bill – What You Need to Know

The Online Casino Gambling Bill aims to license and regulate online casinos in Aotearoa – but at what cost? Learn what’s being proposed, who it affects, and why Hāpai Te Hauora opposes it.

Friday 10 October, 2025

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| Gambling Harm

Understanding Gambling Laws in Aotearoa

Gambling is everywhere in Aotearoa – from pokies to Lotto to online casinos. But who makes the rules, what’s legal, and what’s changing? This explainer breaks down how New Zealand’s gambling laws work, why they matter, and why Hāpai Te Hauora opposes the Online Casino Gambling Bill.

Thursday 9 October, 2025

Media Release

| BlockTober VapeFree

Hāpai Te Hauora Launches Blocktober – Aotearoa’s First VapeFree Month

Vaping is a growing public-health issue across Aotearoa-particularly for Māori-with the rapid uptake among rangatahi the biggest concern. To confront this challenge, Hāpai Te Hauora is launching Blocktober.

Wednesday 1 October, 2025

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| council elections

Why Māori voices matter at the council table

From rubbish collection to housing, councils make decisions that shape our everyday lives. We spoke with Tamatha Paul, former Wellington City councillor, about why Māori voices at the council table matter now more than ever.

Friday 12 September, 2025

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| elections local board

Why Māori voices matter at the local board table

Local boards shape everyday life in Tāmaki Makaurau – from parks and transport to community grants. We spoke with Anahera Rawiri, first-term Waitematā Local Board member, about why Māori voices at the local board table make decisions stronger for whānau and whenua.

Friday 12 September, 2025
No Shortcuts: How Tahu Hollis Found a Way Out of Gambling Harm 

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| Gambling Harm Awareness Week

No Shortcuts: How Tahu Hollis Found a Way Out of Gambling Harm 

Tahu Hollis lost over $20,000 before he turned twenty – but the real cost was the shame, lies, and the toll on his wairua. In this story, he shares how whānau, creativity, and culture helped him find a way out – and why there are no shortcuts to healing

Friday 5 September, 2025

Media Release

| Gambling Harm Awareness Week

New campaign launches for Gambling Harm Awareness Week, exposing the tactics of the gambling industry

Hāpai Te Hauora is marking Gambling Harm Awareness Week (GHAW) with the launch of a bold new national campaign that shines a light on the tactics used by the gambling industry – and the impact these have on whānau across Aotearoa.

Monday 1 September, 2025

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| Gambling Harm Awareness Week

The Gambling Industry and Their Strategies

Before we even place a bet, gambling has already worked its way into our everyday lives. From sports commentary to Lotto ads to personalised nudges on our phones – the industry’s marketing machine makes it all look normal.

Monday 1 September, 2025

Explainer

| Gambling Harm Awareness Week

The Gambling Industry and Their Strategies

Why do people get hooked on gambling? It’s not about weakness or willpower – it’s by design. From near-misses to dopamine hits, gambling products are built to keep us coming back.

Monday 1 September, 2025
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