The future of public healthcare is worth fighting for.
We're bringing people together to protect New Zealand's public health system. Through public events, research, advocacy and national campaigns, we're turning concern into action and ensuring communities have a voice in the decisions that shape healthcare.
What we’re working on
With your support, we’re running campaigns and events that bring people together, share the facts, and push for change.
CURRENT CAMPAIGN
Help us take the healthcare conversation across Aotearoa
This October, Kaitiaki Hauora is hitting the road from Invercargill to Kaitaia, holding public meetings and hearing directly from communities about what’s happening to healthcare where they live.
Your support helps us get there, bring people together, and make sure local voices are heard in the national conversation ahead of the election.
COMMUNITY ACTION
STANDING UP FOR LOCAL HEALTHCARE
As well as taking the conversation on the road, Kaitiaki Hauora works alongside communities to bring people together, share what’s happening to local healthcare and help them to be heard.
SOS TARARUA
Hundreds of people came together across Tararua to demand answers about the future of their local health services.
READ RNZ’S REPORT
SOS TAITOKO
Hundreds came together in Levin after the last GP at Taitoko Health resigned, leaving 4,500 patients facing uncertainty about their care.
READ RNZ’S REPORT
WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO
RECENT EVENTS AND CAMPAIGNS
Poster campaign
Health workers know what good care looks like. Our nationwide poster campaign shares anonymous reflections from the people at the heart of our public health system, helping New Zealanders understand why proper funding means more time to care and better care for everyone.
Health of our Nation
A community conversation about the future of New Zealand's public health system. Hear from clinicians, patient advocates and health leaders as they explore the challenges facing healthcare and what needs to happen next.
Patient Safety Forum
Patients, whānau, clinicians and political leaders coming together for Aotearoa's first nationally coordinated World Patient Safety Day forum. A chance to hear real experiences, share ideas and put patient safety firmly on the agenda.
Every donation supports all of our work
Whether you're inspired by our community events, patient advocacy, nationwide campaigns or future roadshows, every contribution helps Kaitiaki Hauora continue protecting New Zealand's public health system.
Make a Donation
Donations are processed through our financial host partner, the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimai Incorporated.
Account name:
New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimai Incorporated
Account number:
38 – 9007 – 0894028 – 15
Reference:
Kaitiaki Hauora
Need an invoice? Email us at admin@kaitiakihauora.nz
What your support enables
Your financial support helps us:
Strengthen our media and communications capacity
Coordinate a nationwide alliance
Mobilise communities and health workers
Campaign for a strong, publicly funded health system in 2026
Our focus
Kaitiaki Hauora is calling for:
• Fund public health properly – so everyone gets care when they need it.
• Honour Te Tiriti – ensuring Māori lead on equity in the health system.
• Keep healthcare public – so care stays for people, not profit.
Why now
The decisions made this year will shape Aotearoa’s public health system for a generation.
In an election year, the future of publicly provided and funded healthcare is not guaranteed. Clear, collective advocacy is essential to ensure every community retains access to care.
Your support strengthens that voice at a critical moment.
Contact us
Have a pātai or want to connect with our team?
Get in touch — we’d love to hear from you.