Sāmoan learning resources empowering wellbeing for tamaiti and faiaoga in aoga amata.

The devoted faiaoga (teachers) in aoga amata (Sāmoan language nests) have long nurtured the next generation in the warmth of the Sāmoan culture and language. To bolster their essential work and improve the wellbeing of both faiaoga and tamaiti (children), the Ola Malosi initiative was created.This initiative focuses on developing a range of Sāmoan language […]

Inspiring a journey of rediscovery for young parents in West Auckland

Teenage parents are exposed to a myriad of challenges as they navigate their early parenting journey, with feelings of isolation and disconnection contributing to the immense pressures of life with a young child.  For a group of young mothers at He Wero o ngā Wāhine in West Auckland, a focus on wellbeing and active recreation […]

Glenavon kai village: where kai and community flourish

Nestled in the heart of Glenavon lies a community hub where connections forged through kai are making a significant difference in people’s lives. Servicing this tightknit West Auckland community, the Glenavon Community Hub has embraced a kai village approach to increase community kai resilience, and to create more pathways for whānau to access affordable, nurturing […]

Prioritising health and wellbeing within Pasifika congregations

For Pasifika whānau, churches are the heart of the community delivering far more than spirituality.  Alongside religious worship, they provide valuable social interaction, sport and recreational activities, and valuable health and education services. Recognising the integral role of the church in Pasifika communities, Healthy Families Waitākere has been supporting church leaders to help influence health […]

Pathways to calmness  

Anxiety is a normal human emotion. But when anxiety takes over, it can get in the way of everyday life – and for rangatahi already navigating the complexities and challenges of modern life, it can have a significant impact on daily tasks.  In mild anxiety cases, an array of techniques are recognised as helping support […]