The Most Important Leadership Journey Starts at Home
When we talk about leadership as Māori men, too often we think about the big stage. We think about Parliament. We think about boardrooms. We think about being the loudest voice in the room or leading a national movement. But Men’s Health Week reminds us that some of the most important leadership we will ever […]
Guys – look after yourselves first
Guys – look after yourselves as well “You’re no good to anyone else unless you’re good to yourself first” That’s the message MHW Ambassador Oscar Kightley has for guys this Men’s Health Week. “While you’re taking care of everyone in your life, and your life, remember to get yourself checked out too”. Oscar says that […]
Getting shoulder to shoulder for Men’s Health Week
As we approach Men’s Health Week 2026 we’ve been talking a lot about standing (or just being) “shoulder to shoulder”. It’s a guy thing. You’ve probably noticed it yourself – we tend to open up more and even learn more when side-to-side with someone rather than face-to-face. Think about the things men enjoy and bond […]
Minister’s message for Men’s Health Week
“Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.” That’s the message to Kiwi guys from Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey as Men’s Health Week cranks up for 2025. The Minister reiterated the message that MHW has been getting out through its ambassadors – talking to a mate can be the first step […]
Permission granted – by you
Many Kiwi men are waiting for permission Permission for what? ♦ To book a session with a counsellor? ♦ To get that lingering cough checked out? ♦ To go for a run before heading home from work? ♦ To stop drinking on weeknights – or weekends? ♦ To quit the job that’s burning them out? […]
Tell me why my breath smells bad?
Why is my breath so bad, and what can I do? Bad breath is a killer. In your social life, in your working life and certainly in your dating life. A UK-based Oral Health Foundation survey found 80% of respondents would never go on a second date with someone who had stinky breath. Here’s the […]
Tell me why my pee is (or should be) yellow
Why is Urine Yellow? And what if it’s not? We all have to do it and it’s a sure sign of what’s happening inside our bodies. Having a pee. But why is, or should, your urine be yellow? It’s incredible that an everyday phenomenon went unexplained for so long. But now researchers know precisely why urine is […]
Tell me why does my tummy grumble?
What is tummy rumbling all about? If you really want to impress your mates, next time someone’s stomach starts to rumble remind them its merely Borborygmus. Try saying it a few times. This medical name mimics the sounds from your gut which always seems to happen at the most embarrassing moments. So what’s going on? […]
Tell me why do my feet smell so bad?
Why do my feet smell so bad? Do you think your feet smell? Then consider this. Smell your feet then multiply that whiff by 10. That’s what everyone else is smelling, and a pretty strong reason why the room clears when you pull off your socks. The docs call it bromodosis, but it’s stinky feet. […]
Tell me why do some people sweat like a pig?
Why do some people sweat like a pig? Firstly the curious thing about pigs is they have relatively few sweat glands and actually don’t sweat much at all. Unlike us humans who manage to produce over a thousand litres of sweat a year! True. Our bodies have four million sweat glands over our bodies except […]