Press release archive
28/07/13 1.5 Generation Chinese resilient under unique set of challenges
A snapshot into the world of 1.5 generation Chinese living in New Zealand shows they have three striking similar qualities: the same recipe for mental resilience; parents with open minds; and with a desire to have a more rounded, enjoyable education for their children. However, for some, their resilience comes at a price. Read more
19/11/12 Strive to do your best but understand there is no perfect parent
It's 10 ten years since Kelly first arrived at Auckland airport to make New Zealand her home. Now she's a mother of two lovely daughters, one of them a dragon baby.
12/11/12 Becoming a parent magical yet challenging
New Zealand-born Master’s Degree student Anita Wong found the experience of being pregnant and having a new baby fascinating – and challenging.
05/11/12 Fathers can build enduring relationships with their children
In this article, we talk to Dutch-Kiwi Rudy Bakker, a loving father and opa (grandfather), about how he took an active role in bringing up his two daughters, and now his two grandsons.
30/10/12 How to decrease the chance of getting postnatal depression
Gill Graham, from the Maternal and Infant Mental Health Team - Nga Whetu Taiohi - at Counties Manukau District Health Board, talks to Asian immigrants about common mental health issues for new parents and how to lower the risk of postnatal depression
25/10/12 Grass might be greener, but dreams are sometimes hard to achieve
This week, our Dragon Baby story is about a man who came to New Zealand to provide a better, greener environment for his family, and a better education system for his son.
15/10/12 Malaysian-born father says children don't need to be Number One in NZ
Raymond is a Malaysian-born Chinese father of two New Zealand-born children - his pride and joy! He wants other Chinese dads to realise that in New Zealand children don't need to be ’number one’ all the time. And as well as being a dedicated father, he tries to be a good husband.
08/10/12 Eva’s trust helps Asian couples bring up happy healthy children
Eva is the mother of three children, one a newborn dragon baby. Despite being very busy with her family, Eva devotes her free time to running her charitable organisation, the Chinese Parents’ Support Service Trust, which helps Asian couples bring up happy healthy children.
02/10/12 Online stories to help Chinese parents cope with parenthood in New Zealand
Stories of support and encouragement for new parents are the focus of a new series of articles posted on the Mental Health Foundation’s English-Mandarin Kai Xin Xing Dong website.
20/01/12 Support available for dragon baby families
The Chinese new year of the dragon is already giving rise to the phrase "dragon baby" for families expecting a new arrival, and in preparation, the Mental Health Foundation's Kai Xin Xing Dong website is offering Chinese languageinformation for new and expectant mothers.
05/06/09 Groundbreaking Chinese mental health website launched
An innovative website that aims to reduce stigma and discrimination related to mental illness in New Zealand's Chinese community is launching this week.
