Hauora

The well-being trend in New Zealand has displayed concerning trends, showing a decline rather than an incline. As per the official Treasury Wellbeing report, our country experiences high rates of bullying among children and there has been a rapid increase in psychological distress among teenagers and young adults. 

To counter these issues, Reconnect aspires to promote the well-being of Kiwis through series of Hauora events. In te reo Māori, “Hauora” means holistic well-being, encompassing four pillars: Physical, Mental, Spiritual and Social. We hope to rejuvenate the well-being of Kiwis through this framework.

In the year 2023, Reconnect has chosen to target the mental hauora of youth. Through a Mental Health Awareness competition, we will encourage young people across Aotearoa to actively promote mental hauora among their peers. A competition will be held where high school students can submit a self-care pack to promote the mental hauora. Selected entrants will be given opportunity to pitch their ideas with winners receiving a grand prize, as well as an opportunity to execute their winning proposal with the support of Reconnect.

Collaborating with mental health professionals, Reconnect will facilitate the deliverance of valuable knowledge to the youth, further enriching their understanding of mental hauora.

Reconnect aims to create a powerful movement driven by the youth that raises awareness about the importance of holistic well-beng and its impact on individuals and communities.