Tools for Collective Change

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Strengthening Whanaungatanga in Mental Health and Addictions Services

Mental Health and Addiction Collaborative Redesign of Services highlights how Te Oranganui and Te Whatu Ora Whanganui are reshaping support. With Te Hāpainga and Shared Triage Referral Pathways, the kaupapa strengthens tikanga-aligned practice, making access to care simpler, kinder, and more connected - and showing how community-led change can transform systems.

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10 Years of Impact: Growing a Regenerative Local Kai System

The 10 Years of Impact: Growing a Regenerative Local Kai System article reflects on a decade of community-led kai transformation in Whanganui. From kai collectives and marae-based meals to local hubs and seed sharing, the movement has shifted mindsets, strengthened relationships, and built the foundation for kai sovereignty and resilience.

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Smokefree Future 2030 Insights Report

The Smokefree Future 2030 Insights Report captures 18 months of kōrero with whānau, health professionals and quit coaches exploring lived experiences and community-led solutions for a smokefree Whanganui. These insights highlight the power of whakawhanaungatanga and Māori-led design in shaping a healthier future for Aotearoa.

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Healthy Families NZ National Play Impact Report

The gambling harm report outlines a vision for a connected and equitable prevention system grounded in community values, where whānau voices guide change, and services are co-designed to reflect Māori leadership, collaboration and the aspirations of the Whanganui region.

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National Kai Impact Report - Healthy Families NZ

The Kai Impact Report highlights community-led food solutions across Aotearoa, from kai in schools to local hubs and composting initiatives. It shows how grassroots action, supported by Healthy Families, is reshaping the food system and addressing food insecurity with innovation and collaboration.

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