Health Coalition Aotearoa
HCA is a coalition of 45 member organisations committed to closing the health prevention gap in Aotearoa by advocating for
Te Tiriti-led, evidence-based, policies that reduce consumption of harmful products and increase access to health-giving food.
“Me tikanga mahi ngātahi.”
Working together as one.
The root of the problem
Families should be empowered to make decisions about their own wellbeing in environments where healthy kai, good housing and education are easy to access, while harmful products – and their promotion – are restricted.
Preventable premature death and disability in New Zealand
9%
Tobacco
5%
Alcohol
9%
Unhealthy diet
9%
High BMI (Obesity)
We are prevention and equity champions
HCA is creating an Aotearoa that prioritises prevention and health equity through our expert panels on tobacco/smokefree, alcohol, unhealthy food and public health infrastructure – and with our member organisations.
We serve member organisations that are committed to prevention and equity
Determinants of health
How do we prevent disease, prolong life and promote the health of all New Zealanders?
A core part of prevention is to address the underlying economic and societal determinants of health and disease, including historical and contemporary inequities in income and employment, housing, education, urban development and participatory democracy.
Campaigns
Integrity Protection in Public Policymaking
In a healthy democracy political decisions are informed by a wide range of voices and serve a broad public interest. Integrity in public policymaking means everyone’s voices are considered equitably and no-one is allowed to distort the decision-making process in their own interest at the expense of the collective good.
Increasing integrity:
Creates trust in government
Benefits the health and wellbeing of people and the environment
Fosters a more robust and equitable economy and society.
Stop the cuts - protect our free school lunches!
Sign the petition to save our school lunches
News
Time for Associate Minister of Education to reveal his school lunches magic trick
Mr Seymour says he will achieve the same results of Ka Ora, Ka Ako with less funding – and now with fewer staff. It’s time
Minister using outdated advice to justify cutting school lunches
The Associate Education Minister David Seymour is quoting a highly negative Treasury report on the Healthy School Lunches Programme to justify cuts, despite new evaluations
70,000 sign petitions to keep free school lunches – as evidence shows they reduce hunger, improve behaviour, nutrition and attendance
Contrary to the Associate Minister of Education’s claims, analysis of Healthy School Lunches Programme – Ka Ora, Ka Ako assessments has revealed it provides excellent
Watch Health Coalition co-chair Professor Boyd Swinburn talking to Newshub about the compelling evidence showing the healthy free lunches programme Ka Ora, Ka Ako is having a positive impact for ākonga.
Watch here: Free School Lunches gets A-rating, but David Seymour still warns funding cuts will be made | Newshub
Government measures to ‘crackdown’ on youth vaping do not go far enough say Health Coalition Aotearoa Smokefree Expert Advisory Group.
While the Government’s announcement to cease the sale of disposable vapes and increase penalties for non-compliant retailers is seen as a start to addressing youth
A third of household beverage budget spent on sugary drinks – study
A New Zealand study of beverage purchases shows consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks remains high, accounting for one third of the average household drinks budget, prompting
Health coalition launches petition to protect school lunches
Health Coalition Aotearoa has today launched a petition to stop the Government cutting the free school lunches programme – Ka Ora, Ka Ako. The programme
Time for Associate Minister of Education to reveal his school lunches magic trick
Mr Seymour says he will achieve the same results of Ka Ora, Ka Ako with less funding – and now with fewer staff. It’s time
Minister using outdated advice to justify cutting school lunches
The Associate Education Minister David Seymour is quoting a highly negative Treasury report on the Healthy School Lunches Programme to justify cuts, despite new evaluations
70,000 sign petitions to keep free school lunches – as evidence shows they reduce hunger, improve behaviour, nutrition and attendance
Contrary to the Associate Minister of Education’s claims, analysis of Healthy School Lunches Programme – Ka Ora, Ka Ako assessments has revealed it provides excellent
Watch Health Coalition co-chair Professor Boyd Swinburn talking to Newshub about the compelling evidence showing the healthy free lunches programme Ka Ora, Ka Ako is having a positive impact for ākonga.
Watch here: Free School Lunches gets A-rating, but David Seymour still warns funding cuts will be made | Newshub
Government measures to ‘crackdown’ on youth vaping do not go far enough say Health Coalition Aotearoa Smokefree Expert Advisory Group.
While the Government’s announcement to cease the sale of disposable vapes and increase penalties for non-compliant retailers is seen as a start to addressing youth
A third of household beverage budget spent on sugary drinks – study
A New Zealand study of beverage purchases shows consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks remains high, accounting for one third of the average household drinks budget, prompting
Health coalition launches petition to protect school lunches
Health Coalition Aotearoa has today launched a petition to stop the Government cutting the free school lunches programme – Ka Ora, Ka Ako. The programme
