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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
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
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
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
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 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
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,
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
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
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
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
Sim racing for men’s health
Sim racing – mates on a mission for men’s health They say a man’s health isn’t just measured by what’s in his toolbox—but who
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
Resilience and mental strength link new MHW ambassadors
Men’s Health Week is delighted to welcome two experts in getting guys to understand their own health and build resilience onto our ambassador bench for
Damaging our ears daily
Our ear has developed to detect even very low-level sounds. Why? It’s a natural survival tool. Think about prey animals like rabbits or deer. Their