
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.

Year of Growth & Development
A year of growth and development has been the driving force for Healthy Families Rotorua. Manager Jenny Kaka-Scott says that by taking a broad, aerial

Vaping perspectives revealed
Findings from a photovoice exercise reveal how vaping is perceived within Rotorua and highlight the transformative potential of involving communities in health and systems change.

Our Kai Māori Legacy
Healthy Families Rotorua was thrilled to co-facilitate the Rongoā Waitawhara: E Kai! wānanga this month, bringing together whānau and community members for a hands-on experience

Growing with Byron
Popular social media influencer Byron Austin visited Rotorua recently to explore exciting opportunities for a new food forest in collaboration with Healthy Families Rotorua. This

Rūru Parirau
From Insight to Action – Tikanga Māori illuminating the way forward According to the Rotorua Healthy Families community survey (2023) 64% of people surveyed said

Kai
Nurturing Change in the Kai System: Nau Mai e Ngā Hua Healthy Families Rotorua is dedicated to supporting Rotorua communities in creating positive, sustainable changes

Growing Sustainable Practices
Healthy Families Rotorua’s Nau Mai e Ngā Hua sustainable gardening workshops are connecting people with the whenua through practical, hands-on learning. In a world of