Hāpai 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.