The ‘plausible deniability’ trap
“Plausible deniability” – ‘What I don’t know won’t hurt me’. It’s one of the big reasons why men are quietly terrified of a medical WOF according to MHW Ambassador and health coach Kent Johns Men’s Health Week is a timely reminder that small changes matter. Health coach and Men’s Health Week ambassador Kent Johns spoke […]
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? […]
Healthy habits for a longer life
Healthy habits – Why more men need to take charge of their wellbeing As Men’s Health Week shines a spotlight on how men’s wellbeing, the Southern Cross Healthy Futures Report offers a snapshot of where men are taking action with their health – and the areas we still need to work on. Each two years […]
Processed foods – convenient but how healthy?
Natural and Processed foods – what’s the difference and why should we know? “Where possible we should be trying to eat whole foods that are close to how they’re found in nature and dial back on highly processed foods.” Good solid advice for us all from the Heart Foundation’s chief adviser on Food and Nutrition, […]
10,000 steps: good but certainly not essential
It’s time to call BS on the idea that 10,000 steps is the gold standard of what we should be walking each day for optimal health. It’s not. Buy any step-tracker and you’ll find the default goal you need to aim for is 10,000 steps. It’s the magical number we never knew about from which […]
Go big or go home is bollocks
Go big or go home – not helpful advice guys Inspirational, motivating and macho as hell, but also just the dumbest advice you will ever hear. What started as an ad line for Harley exhaust pipes has become a by-line for achievement through max effort. In fact most of the go-biggers actually do end up […]