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New action group empowers Māori mothers facing mental health struggles

A new action group supports Māori mothers struggling with mental health. Zoe Witika-Hawke says mental distress is a top concern.

Families ‘devastated’ as OT cuts funding to 190 providers

Families are gutted as funding cuts hit 190 providers. Read about the impact of these decisions on 1news.co.nz.

Housing for young parents opens in West Auckland

New housing in West Auckland opens for young parents. Includes midwifery, childhood immunisations, and social support.

E Tipu E Rea CEO attends reopening of repurposed Huntly Birthing Centre

Huntly Birthing Centre closes, but a new midwifery centre, Aronui, opens to support whānau with maternity programmes.

Zoe Hawke on New Zealand Herald: Is the new order of health really going to fix Māori inequality?

Health reforms ain't enough! Cross-sector work is needed to fix Māori health inequities, says Zoe Hawke. It's time for action, eh?

E Tipu E Rea CEO talks to Waatea News around Ngāti Pāoa Iwi Trust led Hauora Event celebrating Te Rangaihi Reo Māori

E Tipu E Rea Whānau Services and Ngāti Pāoa Iwi Trust are hosting a fun day on Saturday to celebrate Te Rangaihi Reo Māori.

E Tipu e Rea māmā advocates for reduction of alcohol harm on the Breakfast show

Tiana Kiro and Dr Nicki Jackson smashed it on the Breakfast show, advocating for reduced alcohol harm. Check out the powerful interview!

E Tipu e Rea Kaimahi Emmaline Pickering-Martin discussing “Youth Crime” on Newshub

E Tipu e Rea weighs in on the Government's 'Youth Crime' investment, seeing it as a small step but calling for more investment in Rangatahi.

E Tipu e Rea Policy and Advocacy lead discusses unemployment support for rangatahi on Newshub

Emmaline from E Tipu e Rea talks with Newshub about supporting unemployed rangatahi. Listen up, decision-makers!

E Tipu e Rea CEO Zoe Hawke speaks to policy decisions for young people on 95bfm

Zoe Hawke from E Tipu e Rea Whānau Services chats with 95bfm about policy and making good decisions for rangatahi.

Children’s Commissioner a beacon for those failed by state care system – advocates

New law replacing the Children's Commissioner could weaken oversight of Oranga Tamariki, say advocates. Concerns raised by those with lived experience.

Māori lens needed on Kāinga Ora rebuilds

Kāinga Ora's rebuilds ignore Māori & Pasifika needs. Ground floor bedrooms are essential. Collaboration with iwi is key.