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 […]
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? […]
Your skin – holding it all together
Our skin acts as the protective barrier between our internal body systems and the outside world. It’s not only the body’s largest sensory organ, but it’s also the largest organ. The skin’s “sense of touch” is what gives our brains tons of information about the natural environment, including temperature, humidity, and air pressure. Most importantly, this sense of touch allows […]
Hearing and balance – the basics
How we hear sound Sound is transmitted through the air as sound waves from the environment. The sound waves are funnelled by the outer ear down the ear canal to the eardrum. The sound waves cause the eardrum to vibrate, which sets the three connected tiny bones, ossicles, in the middle ear into motion. The […]
Seven Sharp features MHW
Seven Sharp closes MHW with some simple but rock solid expert advice Here’s a great summary of why we need Men’s Health Week each year, from a guy who really does know. https://menshealthweek.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/GPNZ-for-MHW.mp4 Dr Luke Bradford, Medical Director of the Royal College of General Practitioners, told Jeremy and Sacha that men don’t need to be […]
Sugar – when it’s not sweet as
Sugar has been part of mankind’s diet from the start. Our bodies need sugar to break it down to glucose and fructose. Glucose is the body and brain’s number one energy source, so much so that we can even get a little shot of dopamine as thanks, while fructose helps the body store fat, handy […]
5 good steps we need to take
Five things men should be doing from MHW Some great advice on five positive steps Kiwi men can take today to help themselves from NZ Herald science writer Jamie Morton. Get our blood pressure down, keep our heart as healthy as we can, get a prostate check, keep our mates close and don’t set our […]