Hāpai Te Hauora is a Māori public health organisation working to improve health outcomes and reduce inequity for Māori and Pacific communities in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Hāpai means to uplift, to carry, to support. It names what we do and why we do it. We work to address the policies, systems, and social conditions that drive health inequities — because we believe every person in Aotearoa deserves a fair opportunity to live well.
Learn about our organisation →Working with communities to reduce risk factors and build environments that support healthy lives — particularly for whānau, hapū, and iwi.
Influencing government policy and public discourse to create fairer conditions for Māori and Pacific health outcomes.
Building the evidence base that supports effective public health practice and informs equitable health policy in Aotearoa.
A platform supporting Māori and Pacific communities to access health information, tools, and resources that make a practical difference to everyday wellbeing.
Visit HāpaitiaA free app to help people manage and reduce gambling harm. Pātea provides practical tools, tracking, and support for those wanting to take control of their gambling.
Visit PāteaInformation, guidance, and support for people affected by gambling harm — including whānau and communities. Know the signs, understand the risks, and find help.
Visit the platformHāpai Te Hauora is encouraging whānau across Aotearoa to come together this May, as the That's Us campaign returns for World Smokefree May 2026 to support people who smoke to stop smoking with the support around them.
Hāpai Te Hauora is calling on government to strengthen smokefree legislation and close enforcement gaps that continue to expose Māori and Pacific communities to disproportionate tobacco-related harm.
Health equity is about ensuring every person has a fair opportunity to be as healthy as possible. This explainer looks at what it means in practice and why addressing the conditions that shape health outcomes matters more than focusing on individual behaviour alone.
We welcome enquiries from media, researchers, policy professionals, and community organisations.