• Alcohol

    We provide information, advice, research and resources dedicated to preventing alcohol-related harm and supporting better decisions around low-risk alcohol consumption.

  • Mental wellbeing

    We work with the sector to support New Zealanders to experience positive mental health and wellbeing.

  • Tobacco control

    Our tobacco control mahi is focused on encouraging people to quit and maintaining smokefree and vapefree environments.

  • Minimising gambling harm

    Our work supports communities in Aotearoa New Zealand to prevent and respond to harmful gambling.

  • First 1000 days

    The first 1000 days of a child’s life, from conception until the second birthday, lay the foundations for their future.

  • Workplace wellbeing

    Health NZ provides a free workplace wellbeing initiative which supports workplaces to ‘work better through wellbeing’. The WorkWell programme provides a framework that supports workplaces to develop and implement an effective and sustainable wellbeing programme.

  • Food security

    Food security exists when there is a reliable supply and people have access to healthy foods that are culturally acceptable, nutritiously adequate, affordable and safe. The definition is also moving towards inclusion of sustainable production methods.

  • Water-only schools

    Schools that have moved to being water only have seen that it benefits teaching and learning as well as student health and wellbeing.

  • 5210 — The Healthy Way to Go

    5210 — Te Ara Hauora Tika | The Healthy Way to Go encourages tamariki and their whānau to make healthy choices every day that everyone benefits from. This includes eating vegetables and fruit, limiting screen time, being active, and drinking water or milk instead of sugary drinks. Go 5210 everyday.

  • Hydration stations

    Information about hydration stations for use in the Greater Wellington regions.