
Supporting Iwi-Led Matariki Cele
Healthy Families Rotorua is proud to have supported Te Hautapu Umu Kohukohu Whetū o Ngāti Whakaue, a dawn Matariki ceremony held on Friday at the

Horohoro School bike track
A rural school south of Rotorua is gaining momentum on an initiative to deliver a safe and inclusive bike track for tamariki, whānau and the

Rangatahi Mental Wellbeing
Healthy Families Rotorua is exploring ways to better understand how to support the mental health and wellbeing of rangatahi Māori. Practice & Development Lead Pirihira

Referrals to quit services on de
The latest regional Smokefree Coalition hui, hosted by Ngā Uru Kahika (Waiariki rohe), brought together representatives from Eastern and Western Bays, Tairāwhiti, and Rotorua to

Sound of smokefree future
Healthy Families Rotorua is leading a smoking and vaping cessation kaupapa, using the koauau (traditional Māori wind instrument) as a central tool. The koauau-based smoking

BMX Tracks for Horohoro
Providing tamariki with a safe and inclusive space for BMX riding is one of the driving forces behind the Horohoro School BMX Track initiative. The

Saving Seeds, Growing Futures
Iti noa, he pito mataA small seed can sustain many. This whakataukī refers to replanting a small amount of uncooked kumara to produce many more.

Celebrating Collective Impact
At the heart of fostering healthier and more connected communities lies the recognition and celebration of contributions made by whānau, hapū, iwi, and community partners.

Trip along State Highway 35
Healthy Families Rotorua with the Te Raukumara Pae Maunga Team based in Te Kaha.