About US

Committed to Enhancing Health and Wellbeing for Former Refugees and Underserved Migrants in New Zealand

Our Story

Dedicated to Promoting Health and Well-being for All.

New Haven Aotearoa (NHA), formerly known as the New Haven Community Health & Wellbeing Trust (NCHW), was established to promote the health and wellbeing of former refugees and underserved ethnic migrants in New Zealand. Operating nationally from our headquarters in Auckland, we are dedicated to creating positive change in the lives of those we serve.

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Our Missions

To promote the health and well-being of former refugees and underserved ethnic migrants in New Zealand.

Our Principles

Our permissions allow us to carry out our work with credibility and adherence to national guidelines, ensuring transparency and trust.

Our Work is Guided By:

  • Treaty of Waitangi
  • Ottawa Charter
  • Health and Disability Commissioner (HDC) Rights
  • WHO Guiding Principles

WHO Guiding Principles on Refugee and Migrant Health.

  • The right to the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health
  • Equality and non-discrimination
  • Equitable access to health services
  • People-centered, refugee-, migrant-, and gender-sensitive health systems
  • Non-restrictive health practices based on health conditions
  • Whole-of-government and whole-of-society approaches
  • Participation and social inclusion of refugees and migrants
  • Partnership and cooperation

Our Target Population

Supporting Diverse Communities Across New Zealand

Newly Resettled Refugees

Individuals who have resided in New Zealand for less than 5 years.

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At High Risk of Lifestyle Diseases

Individuals at high risk of or living with lifestyle diseases.

Former Refugees with Disabilities

Support for refugees facing physical or mental disabilities.