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Healthy living

Advice on healthy living – including eating well, immunisation, physical activity and more.

  • Addictions

    Addictions have a negative impact on your life – and the lives of those around you. Get information on some of the addictions that affect New Zealanders the most, so you know how to get help for yourself or someone you know.

  • Pregnancy

    If you’re having a baby, you want to give them the best possible start in life. Find out about healthy eating during pregnancy, and antenatal and newborn health screening.

Stop the spread of disease

Video link: image showing a young boy washing his hands.

Diseases that make you cough and sneeze, like the flu, can spread easily through the community. Find out how to stop them. Read more

Abuse

If abuse is happening in your family or you’re worried about someone else – a friend, neighbour, workmate or child’s friend – then get help now.

Call the Family Violence Information Line: 0800 456 450. Read more

Is that child OK?

The early stages of abuse and neglect can be hard to pick up – but over time small things can develop into serious concerns. Read more

Preventable diseases

Many diseases are preventable, through actions like getting immunised and preparing food safely.

Visit Diseases and illnesses to find out about specific diseases, and what you can do to keep your family safe.

Page last updated: 21 May 2013