Ministry of Health media release: 11th May 2018

The Ministry of Health has launched a package of free online resources aimed at getting children aged five and under to play regularly and have quality sleep.

The Active Play resources were announced by Associate Health Minister Jenny Salesa in Auckland. The resources communicate how important it is for young children to sit less, move more and sleep well. It’s essential that children establish these behaviours when they’re young as these are the foundations for a healthy life.

The resources are uniquely themed for New Zealand children and whānau - using a kaupapa Māori approach to communicate the key messages. The resources include a downloadable waiata and oriori, and posters written in both te reo Māori and English. There is also a karakia and two downloadable videos available on moving like mokomoko (lizard) and pūngāwerewere (spiders).

Download the Active play resources for children aged five and under.

The resources complement the Ministry of Health’s Active play guidelines for under-fives.

The Ministry worked closely with Toi Tanagata to develop the Active Play resources. Toi Tangata is a Māori Agency committed to developing and delivering kaupapa Māori-based approaches to health.