Healthy Eating, Healthy Action (HEHA)

 Healthy Eating Healthy Action (HEHA) is the Ministry of Health's strategic approach to improving nutrition and physical activity for all New Zealanders.

Eating nutritious food and being physically active are two of the most important things people can do for good health and well-being.

Healthy Eating Healthy Action LogoNationally and within MidCentral region, agencies from the health, education and physical activity sectors are working together to develop a variety of projects to meet these goals. HEHA is prioritising populations with high needs: children and young people, Maori, Pacific and lower socioeconomic groups.
  • HEHA Current Events and National News


    This page contains the latest news and events regarding Healthy Eating and Healthy Action (HEHA) in MidCentral district.

  • MidCentral HEHA Team


    This pages introduces MidCentral DHB's HEHA team. Details of the team's roles and responsibilities, as well as contact details are provided.

  • Māori Community Action Fund


    Māori Community Action Project (MCAP) fund is an Oranga Kai Oranga Pumau (OKOP) funding initiative. Administered by the MidCentral District Health Board. the fund is specifically for the development and/or implementation of projects/initiatives that improve healthy eating and increase physical activity, and ultimately help reduce te mōmona (obesity) amongst Māori.


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