Community Wellbeing
Jobseeker Support changes: what whānau need to know
From 2 November 2026, eligibility for Jobseeker Support is changing for some young people. Here’s what’s changing and why Hāpai is concerned.
Explainers
Breakdowns to help you stay informed on what matters most.
Alcohol Licensing
Alcohol licence objections: What grounds can you object on?
Understand the legal grounds you can use when objecting to an alcohol licence application.
Alcohol Licensing
Who can object to an alcohol licence application?
Learn who can make an objection to an alcohol licence application.
Public Health
What is MAPAS, and why does it matter?
MAPAS supports Māori and Pacific students into health careers. We look at how it works, why it was established, and what the evidence shows.
Elections
Studying away from home? Here's your guide to voting
Staying away from home? Here's what you need to know about enrolment addresses, voting wherever you are, and fitting it around exams.
RMA
Mana Whakahono ā Rohe explained: What it is, what's changing, and why people are talking about it
A proposed change to the Government's RMA reforms has put Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements in the spotlight. Here's what they are, what's proposed, and why iwi leaders are speaking up.
Elections
Voting in the 2026 General Election? Here's what you need to know
Voting this year? Here's what you need to know about enrolment, the Māori Roll, the two votes, and the key dates before the 2026 General Election.
Alcohol Licensing
Alcohol Licensing 101
Who decides where alcohol can be sold, and can communities have a say? Learn how alcohol licensing works in Aotearoa and where communities fit into the decision-making process.
Alcohol Licensing
What is a Local Alcohol Policy?
Local Alcohol Policies help shape when, where, and how alcohol can be sold within a community. Learn how these policies work and how communities can have a say in decisions that affect alcohol availability in their area.
Alcohol Licensing
What is an Alcohol Licence Objection?
Alcohol objections give communities a formal opportunity to raise concerns about alcohol licence applications before a decision is made.
Public Health
What are Move-on Orders?
Parliament is considering a Bill that would give Police new powers to issue move-on orders in some public places. This explainer breaks down what the proposal would do, who could be affected, and how to make a submission.
Public Health
Understanding the Proposed Drug Overdose Law Changes
The Bill would create legal protections during an overdose emergency so people can focus on getting help without worrying about low-level drug charges or other immediate legal consequences.
Te Tiriti
Proposed Changes To Treaty References
The Government is reviewing Treaty references across legislation in Aotearoa. We break down what that means, why it matters, and how it differs from the 2024 Treaty Principles Bill.
Tax
What is Capital Gains Tax (CGT)?
Labour is proposing a Capital Gains Tax on profits from investment property sales. Here's what it means, who it affects, and why it matters for Māori and our communities.
Public Health
NZ Health Survey 2024/25: The Reality for Māori and Pacific Whānau
The 2024/25 New Zealand Health Survey reveals the ongoing pressures Māori and Pacific whānau face across mental health, food security, smoking, and more. Here's what the data shows and what it means.
Gambling Harm
Online Casino Gambling Bill – What You Need to Know
The Online Casino Gambling Bill aims to license and regulate online casinos in Aotearoa - but at what cost? Learn what's being proposed, who it affects, and why Hāpai Te Hauora opposes it.
Environment
RMA Reforms – What You Need to Know
The RMA is being replaced with two new laws. Here's what that means for our whenua, wai, and the way decisions are made in our communities.
Alcohol
What the proposed alcohol law changes actually mean for whānau
The Government's proposed alcohol law changes sound like a technical fix. But behind that is a bigger shift — making alcohol easier to sell, easier to access, and harder for communities to challenge.
Marine Environment
Fisheries Amendment Bill
Changes to fisheries laws could impact how decisions are made, who gets a say, and how our moana is protected. Here's what you need to know.
Representation
Māori Electorates: Why They Matter
What's being proposed and what it could mean for representation in Aotearoa.