A Flood of Mail Reveals Secret Toll of Depression

A Brisbane-based filmmaker who is releasing a reality docuseries about his struggles with depression and the challenges of caring for his mother, who has paranoid schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, has been astonished by the heart-wrenching messages he’s received from viewers confessing – for the first time – the depths of their own depression and mental health struggles.

Eve Health’s Stress and Adrenal Test

Auckland’s Eve Health introduces an addition to their at-home testing service: the Eve Stress & Adrenal Test. These days many of us are, or know someone who is, struggling with high stress, burnout, exhaustion or adrenal fatigue. This affects everyone from mothers who are juggling families, to busy corporates, those battling health conditions, or supporting someone else who is struggling with their health.

New Zealand's first online yoga website launches

With the global popularity of yoga, many Kiwis are exploring ways to move in this gentle style. But attending public yoga classes can get expensive and it’s not always easy to find a class that works with our schedules. A new online yoga website aims to solve that by sharing premium yoga classes via videos that people can follow along to anytime and anywhere.

Good Pantry – Fuelling your Health and a Sustainable future

A new business start-up with a focus on sustainable food choices in the form of superfoods. Created by three Kiwi friends on a mission to provide New Zealand with sustainable superfoods, GOOD PANTRY is the answer to eating for your future and good health, today. Good Pantry superfoods have a low impact on the worlds resources, combined with an impressive nutritional profile.

Eye Care Initiative for Wellington Special Olympics

Hundreds of Special Olympics athletes from around NZ will be screened for undiagnosed eye conditions with the support of a local charity. More than 1070 Kiwi special needs athletes will benefit from the eye screening initiative which will see them receive specialist eye care during their events beginning in Wellington this month.

GSK offering Employees World First Preventative Healthcare Initiative

A new world first preventative healthcare programme has been introduced to Kiwi workers and their families.The free programme offers screening and treatment for dozens of conditions which commonly affect Kiwis but are not currently funded – such as skin, cervical and bowel cancer, prenatal scans, HIV screening, cardiovascular and diabetes treatment, smoking cessation programmes, and a range of immunisations for employees and their families.

Men’s Mental Health NZ Campaign

Sam O’Sullivan, a trained Clinical Psychologist, is adventuring into stunning New Zealand locations to teach people how to be mindful in action, and is talking to outdoor Kiwi men about how they calmly focus their awareness in their own unique ways. He is challenging the stereotype of the stoic Kiwi male and exploring what real strength in modern New Zealand looks like.

Go Anywhere Emergency Alarm

Smart Caller ‘Safe-Life Pendant’ Where ever there is 3G coverage in New Zealand, the Safe Life Pendant can put you in contact with someone to help you, or locate you in an emergency.