Wellbeing resources

Alongside our services, we have resources to help support whānau, tāngata whai ora and taiohi on their journey to positive mental health and wellbeing.

Breakfree 2025

At Pathways we believe that together we can achieve a smokefree Aotearoa. Whānau play an important role in supporting the wellbeing of tāngata whai ora and taiohi.

Here are some helpful ideas on how you can support your loved one to stop smoking or vaping.

Let everyone know that your whare is smokefree. Smoke free environments are great for helping manage temptations. You may also want to consider displaying a smokefree sign to remind visitors.

When speaking to your loved one about their smoking or vaping:

Ask them why they want to cut down or quit smoking or vaping. Then remind them of their reasons for quitting when it becomes tough.
Encourage them, keep it positive and help them with noticing their achievements, especially when they may feel that they have failed.
Help them find ways to cope or distract them when they seem to be struggling with cravings. Finding fun things to do can help them replace old habits with new positive ones.
Ask them how you can best support them throughout this journey.
Get involved with our Breakfree 2025 Stop-a-thon by supporting them along the way. If your loved one has not signed up yet, encourage them to talk to our kaimahi about signing up.
Reach out to our kaimahi or a smokefree service in in your region for advice when you need to.

Helpful resources

Support for whānau on supporting taiohi to quit vaping

Supporting whānau and friends to quit

How do whānau become smokefree?

Recipes to support your wellbeing

We believe nutrition and what you eat plays a key part in being both physically and mentally well. Check out our ‘Wholesome Cookbook’ for nutritious easy to make meals that help to support your wellbeing. It’s also been developed to work with your budget.

To support tāngata whai ora and taiohi with gut health problems we’ve included a range of dairy and gluten free recipes. There’s also plant based recipes that you can add poultry or other meats to if you wish.

It’s free! Read below or click the button to download.

Download Wholesome

Who are you grateful for? Let them know!

He oranga ngākau, he hikinga wairua. When it touches your heart, it lifts your spirit.

We’ve developed a range of ‘gratitude cards’ you can send to your whānau, friends, tāngata whai ora or taiohi in your lives, or maybe a kaimahi you’ve been working with. These cards show that you appreciate their mahi and support. It’s a great way to be whakahonohono.

You can download the digital card you’d like to send by clicking on the image below, then click on the download arrow. Then just forward it on to the person you want to show your appreciation to.