Youth Engagment
We’re proud to share that our recent follow-up emergency and outbreak preparedness workshop with the Measina Youth/Volleyball Club was a vibrant success, full of energy, insight, and leadership from our youth.
Building on the foundations laid in our first session, this workshop focused on practical emergency and outbreak preparedness, with a special lens on individual and community response, communication, and well-being. Our young leaders came ready with reflections and a strong sense of responsibility.
To'oto'o O le Manino Church Programme
InformationNZ and HealthNZ recently partnered to deliver two educational workshops focused on measles vaccination and emergency preparedness. Hosted at Full Gospel Pentecostal Church, Stokes Valley and Ekalesia Nasareta Samoa, Wainuiomata, these sessions brought vital health messages directly into trusted community spaces.
Both churches welcomed the kaupapa with open hearts, encouraging their congregations to protect their families and wider community. The workshops were well attended and warmly received, with many participants signing up for measles vaccinations on the day. This strong show of support reflects the deep commitment of our faith communities to collective wellbeing and resilience.
"Thank you Anthony Leaupepe and Information New Zealand for sharing info about Emergency preparation and MMR Injection" Prevention is better than cured" see you next time " Reverened Anterea Sau
Latest Update: Strengthening Health Literacy and Community Wellbeing
21–22 February 2026
InformationNZ continues to support Pacific communities through practical, accessible health education and community‑led initiatives. Over the weekend of 21 and 22 February 2026, our team delivered a successful series of workshops and a pop‑up community vaccination clinic at Pahina o Tokelau in Porirua.
The vaccination clinic saw an excellent turnout, with vaccinators administering more than 100 vaccines. This community‑driven effort is expected to contribute positively to immunisation rates for Pacific families in the Porirua region.
In Lower Hutt, we partnered with nine Catholic churches to deliver an education workshop focused on reducing alcohol harm and understanding the impact of alcohol on diabetes. Led by our diabetes nurse specialist, the session provided practical knowledge to support diabetes prevention and management. Community feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with strong interest in further diabetes education workshops.
These initiatives reflect our commitment to improving health literacy — ensuring individuals and families have the knowledge, confidence, and support to make informed decisions about their health. Research consistently shows that strong health literacy leads to better health outcomes, improved chronic disease management, and greater engagement with preventive care. For Pacific communities, strengthening health literacy is essential to reducing inequities and supporting long‑term wellbeing.
We look forward to receiving our facility ID, which will allow us to capture and report data from upcoming clinics, including this Saturday’s event.
InformationNZ remains dedicated to empowering communities with trusted information, culturally grounded education, and accessible support services.
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