Fa’atauanau: Rangatahi Wellbeing in School Sport
Fa’atauanau was a discovery process run by Healthy Families Waitākere alongside the Avondale College First XV across the 2025 rugby season. Working with players, whānau, coaches and community partners, the mahi explored what shapes wellbeing for rangatahi in school sport and what conditions enable the people around them to respond. This report shares the insights […]
West Auckland Snapshot: 2023 Census
We’ve created a snapshot of West Auckland’s diverse population using data from the 2023 Census. It highlights the mixture of cultures and communities that shape West Auckland, helping us better understand who lives here and how we can respond to their needs. Download
Kai West Impact Report 2018-2023
Download Kai West works to champion projects across West Auckland. In this report, we share some of the work of Kai West and its achievements over the past five years.
Healthy Families NZ Play Impact Report
The Healthy Families NZ National Play Report is out now! See how our different locations are connecting with communities around the country to change attitudes and bring back play. Download
Case Study: Active Whakapapa A Hīkoi of discovery in West Auckland
Active Whakapapa is an interactive experience connecting people with te taiao (nature, the environment) and te ao Māori (Māori worldview) according to mana whenua (indigenous people) pūrākau (stories of origin). Download
Creating A Movement For Change: The Healthy Families NZ Collective Impact Approach To Reducing The Harm Caused By Alcohol
This Impact Report demonstrates how Healthy Families NZ location teams are working with communities to create change. It demonstrates that local movements can create positive changes where alcohol is less available, marketing and sponsorship of alcohol is controlled, environments support less drinking and community safety and wellbeing is enhanced. Download
Māori COVID-19 Impact Report West Auckland (2020-2021)
Commissioned by the Māori Thought Leadership Collective West Auckland, this report explores the impact of Covid-19 on Māori whānau in West Auckland. Download
Case Study – Te Atatū Roosters Rugby League Club Sale of Alcohol Act
A club that is committed to providing a positive environment for their whānau and working hard to address the challenges around alcohol. Download
West Auckland Together Report
How a network of networks collaboratively mobilised to support West Auckland communities during COVID-19 alert level 4. Download
GAPPA Recommendations from the community hui facilitated by Healthy Families Waitākere
On behalf of the Ministry, Healthy Families Waitākere facilitated a co-design workshop alongside Dr Geoff Kira and his team from Massey University, with a focus on how to approach increasing physical activity in community settings. Our recommendations are available for download. Download