Prioritise what is important in your life
Public speaker and journalist Jehan Casinader is a MHW ambassador. The former TVNZ presenter has spoken openly about own struggles with depression and wrote about his challenges in his book, This Is Not How It Ends. In Men’s Health Week Jehan spoke with HealthStuff, a dedicated digital health platform recently introduced by media company Stuff. […]
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 Royal New Zealand Ballet company is getting right behind Men’s Health Week 2026
Principal Laurynas Vejalis performing in the RNZB production Giselle, Photo credit: Stephen A’Court. Ballet, like all high performance endeavours, requires performers to be at their best, both physically and mentally. As the company gets ready for their Winter Season from mid-July, they were keen to add their voice to the Men’s Health Week cause. Principal […]
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 […]
Enduro For Men’s Health 2026
Racing underway for better health for guys Men’s Health Week gets off to a roar on Saturday 13 June when 40 teams line up on the grid for the largest sim racing event staged in NZ. Sim racing (simulation racing), is an e-sport that lets anyone experience the thrill of motorsport through incredibly realistic driving […]
The kōrero you didn’t know you needed
If your penis could talk, just imagine for a moment just what it may say to its owner operator. Would it hate you? Be proud of you? Give you a heads up on ‘issues’? Maybe all three and plenty more. That’s the premise of “Conversations (with my penis)”, the debut show from Christchurch’s Bare Bones […]
Share the message (and the good) this MHW
Share the message (and the love) this MHW Want to help pass the simple and useful Men’s Health Week messages to your mates or colleagues, team or club mates? It’s easy with a range of fun, informative and useful resources ready for you to download and share this Men’s Health Week. Posters, social and email […]
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 […]
Ties that remind
It was ties on for Men’s Health Week at the Millwater Medical and Silverdale Medical clinics on the Hibiscus Coast. “It is a great way to acknowledge Men’s Health Week by wearing something that is traditionally associated with men,” outlines Ranyani Perera, CEO of Silverdale Medical. Men’s Health Week is a great time to think […]