EVENTS
What’s On in Health & Hauora
Here’s what’s coming up next at Ora Toa — events, campaigns, and more!
International Friendship Day
International Friendship Day is a chance to celebrate the meaningful connections that uplift us.
Join in with us, this International Friendship Day!
World Breastfeeding Week
This year’s theme, “Prioritize Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems,” is a call to action to build lasting, equitable support for breastfeeding across Aotearoa and beyond.
See here for more information on support services.
Cook Island Māori Language Week 2025
The 2025 theme for Cook Islands Māori Language Week is 'Ātui'tui’ia au ki te raurau a tōku matakeinanga – “Connect me to the offerings of my people'.
Te Wiki Hauora Wāhine - Womens Health Week
Women's Health Week is dedicated to empowering all wāhine to priotirise their health and wellbeing.
Tonga Language Week
The 2025 theme for Tonga Language Week is ‘Ko 'etau lea, ko e fe'unu mahu'inga ia ki he mo'ui 'a e Tonga - Our language is the lifeline strand for our Tongan culture’.
Daffodil Day
Daffodil Day is our country’s chance to work together and change the experience of cancer for every New Zealander.
1 in 3 New Zealanders will get cancer in their lifetime.
Breathe Better September
Breathe Better September is a national movement for New Zealanders to raise funds and awareness to support those with respiratory disease.
Blue September
1 in 8 men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime. Take on Blue September to help us change these statistics!
Papua New Guinea Pidgin Language Week
The 2025 theme for Papua New Guinea Pidgin Language Week is 'Lukautim, strongim na kirapim tokples na pasin blo tubuna - Preserve, revitalise and promote our language and culture'.
World Suicide Prevention Day 2025
World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP).
Lifeline Aotearoa is encouraging supporters to take part in their own meaningful activity For The Dawn on World Suicide Prevention Day, 10 September 2025.
Walk, run, stretch, or hold space to contemplate, and watch the sunrise alone or with friends!
Onesies Day 2025
Your fundraising keeps ambulance services free!
Onesies day is all about supporting our community and our only ambulance service in our region and in Aotearoa that is FREE.
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori 2025
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori is an annual celebration for all New Zealanders to show their support for the Māori language.
World Alzheimer’s Day 2025
World Alzheimer’s Day takes place during World Alzheimer’s Month and is on 21 September every year.
World Contraception Day 2025
This World Contraception Day, we’re raising awareness about the importance of everyone deserving the right to choose — for themselves, their whānau, and their communities.
See here for more information and details on support services.
Tuvalu Language Week 2025
The 2025 theme for Tuvalu Language Week is ‘Faipati mo te mautinoa kae amanaia tou fakavae – Speak confidently and respect your foundation’.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025
You might spot some of our Ora Toa kaimahi swapping their usual uniforms for pink shirts, scarves, or even pink face masks this month — all in support of Breast Cancer Awareness.
See here for more information!
Fijian Language Week 2025
The 2025 theme for Fijian Language Week is ‘Na noqu vosa: me na tekivu mai vale – My language: Starts at home’.
Wikin te Taetae ni Kiribati - Kiribati Language Week
The 2025 theme for Kiribati Language Week is 'Maiuakinan te katei ri nanon te tangira ma te ikarinerine bon wantongan te mwenga ibukin te rikirake - Living our valued cultural practices through love and respect upholds our dignity and growth for a successful future'.