Resources
Support to Take Action
Here you'll find simple explainers, videos, and practical tools designed to build confidence, whether you're learning the basics or preparing to take action.
Alcohol licensing
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ExplainerWho can object to an alcohol licence application?
Learn who can make an objection to an alcohol licence application.
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ExplainerAlcohol licence objections: What grounds can you object on?
Understand the legal grounds you can use when objecting to an alcohol licence application.
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ExplainerAlcohol 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.
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ExplainerWhat 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.
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ExplainerWhat is an Alcohol Licence Objection?
Alcohol objections give communities a formal opportunity to raise concerns about alcohol licence applications before a decision is made.
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VideoAlcohol 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.
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VideoWhat 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.
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VideoWhat is an Alcohol Objection?
Alcohol objections give communities a formal opportunity to raise concerns about alcohol licence applications before a decision is made.
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VideoWhy I stand for alcohol harm prevention | Matua Timi
I'm fighting for all the Māori in this community because it's obvious what's going on here, and that our people are suffering because of alcohol.
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ExplainerWhat 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.
Health & wellbeing
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ExplainerJobseeker 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.
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ExplainerWhat 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.
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ExplainerWhat 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.
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ExplainerUnderstanding 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.
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VideoWhat Does Equity Actually Mean?
You've probably heard the word equity in politics – but what does it actually mean? And how is it different from equality?
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ExplainerNZ 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.
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ExplainerOnline 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.
Te Tiriti & Māori rights
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ExplainerMana 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.
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ExplainerProposed 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.
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VideoWhakapapa of Politics in Aotearoa
Rehekōrero explores where politics in Aotearoa comes from, our whakapapa of decision-making, kōrero, and power.
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VideoTe Tiriti o Waitangi & the Treaty of Waitangi
Two documents. Two promises. One country still living with the impacts.
Voting & elections
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ExplainerStudying 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.
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ExplainerVoting 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.
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ExplainerMāori Electorates: Why They Matter
What's being proposed and what it could mean for representation in Aotearoa.
How Parliament works
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VideoHow Does a Bill Become Law?
Every law starts with someone noticing a problem or seeing a chance to make things better.
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VideoHow Does Parliament Even Work?
A quick guide to who's in charge, what they do, and why it matters.
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VideoWhat Is a Submission?
Submissions are one of the clearest ways to speak up about laws that impact you, your whānau and your hauora.
Environment
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ExplainerRMA 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.
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ExplainerFisheries 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.
Take part
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GuideHow to Write a Submission
Your voice matters. Submissions are a key way to influence laws, policies, and inquiries that affect your community.
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GuideOral Submission Guide
Awhi to help you prepare and speak confidently to a Select Committee.
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GuideHow to Contact People in Power
A clear guide on who to contact, how to find their details, and what to say when raising an issue.
Hono: A Conversation Card Game
A conversation card game designed to foster connection, meaningful kōrero, and social cohesion. This is not a game about being "right" - it's about being connected.