68176 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Associate Minister of Health

68176 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Associate Minister of Health: Further to WPQ 5644, what progress, if any, has been made in the quarter (April to June 2024) on health promotion work programmes concerning 'first 1,000 days'?

Hon Casey Costello: I am advised that during the April to June 2024 quarter, Health NZ made the following progress: First 1,000 days community innovation grant programme • Ongoing work with partners leading community-led wellbeing activities. • Extended 12 community innovation partnerships for third and final year. • Progressed evaluation for community innovation programme. • Learning Cycle One report received. • Regular connection with Kahu Taurima and other government agencies to share insights and develop collective action on maternal and child wellbeing. • Continued support for National Breastfeeding Week. Oral health • Published an evaluation report on oral health programme which found that the oral health toothbrush initiative was well implemented and fit-for-purpose. • Worked to improve the sign up and ordering process for community providers. Maternal mental health • Partnership strengthened with E Tipu E Rea Whānau Services to address the discrimination faced by young Māori māmā. • Procurement completed for a kaupapa Māori maternal wellbeing emotional regulation website and resources. This website will support depression.org.nz content around maternal wellbeing.