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Ember Innovations Christmas Wishlist 2025

Ember Innovations Christmas Wishlist 2025

Dear Santa, We’ve been very good this year (and we've got the receipts). We’ve launched challenges, backed bold ideas, fed many brains, won awards, survived another SSP, and nobody has thrown a whiteboard marker (that we know of). In the spirit of generosity, and a cheeky

Ember Innovations Pānui

Ember Innovations Pānui

Spring has arrived – a season of renewal, growth, and bold beginnings. Just like the shoots pushing through the warming soil, our mahi at Ember Innovations is stretching into new spaces, fuelled by curiosity, courage, and the collective energy of our community. This pānui gathers stories of momentum and possibility – from

Ember Innovations Pānui July 2025

Ember Innovations Pānui July 2025

Matariki marks a time of exciting new beginnings - and some endings - for Ember Innovations, along with a flurry of activity over the past two months. We’re excited to share some highlights with you here. Our next Innovation-Led Challenge is underway in Te Tai Tokerau, and we'

Pānui May 2025

He awhi tētahi i tētahi Me noho tahi, tēnā pea ka tika To find a place in our hearts for each other Let us sit together, and then we will find a way through At Ember Innovations we're passionate about bringing together people with diverse skills, perspectives, and

3-2-1 ! 2025 here we come!

3-2-1 ! 2025 here we come!

2024 is just about wrapped up, and we're super excited about what we've achieved and the massive event we have planned to ignite in the first quarter of 2025. Here's what lit our fires in 2024.

Youth Flourishing in North Auckland: Thank You for attending!

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Youth Flourishing in North Auckland: Thank You for attending!

On November 30th we heard from and connected with people and teams who are doing things differently. These teams responded to a call for innovative solutions and approaches that addressed the priorities defined by young people, whānau and communities across North Auckland. They were selected by community members – both young

Youth Flourishing in North Auckland: Join us for a Celebration of Innovation

Youth Flourishing in North Auckland: Join us for a Celebration of Innovation

15 weeks ago, a group of innovators and supporters came together for the first Youth Flourishing in North Auckland innovation showcase. This marked an important milestone in a much longer process, through which the young (and less young) people of the North Auckland region laid down a challenge to innovators

The Ember Innovations Research Grants 2023

The Ember Innovations Research Grants 2023

Ember Innovations proudly presents two distinct research grant opportunities for Auckland University research projects that align with our commitment to innovation, mental health, and honouring lived experiences.

Announcing the ten Challenge teams

Announcing the ten Challenge teams

We're thrilled to present the ten teams selected for the “Youth Flourishing in North Auckland” Innovation Challenge! Over the past ten months, Ember Innovations, Managed Moves, and Paihere Charitable Trust have collaborated with communities across North Auckland to understand youth needs. Our call for innovative solutions to transform

It’s the final countdown!

It’s the final countdown!

With applications for innovators closing on Friday (30th) at 5pm, here’s Ember Innovations’ Tumu Whakarae / Director, Taimi Allen to answer all the questions you might have about the Youth Flourishing in North Auckland challenge.

A Personal Reflection on the Potential and Pitfalls of AI in Shaping Perceptions of Beauty

A Personal Reflection on the Potential and Pitfalls of AI in Shaping Perceptions of Beauty

As someone passionately involved in the burgeoning field of Artificial Intelligence at Ember Innovations, I've always been excited by the potential of AI. Its applications are vast and varied, promising revolutionary breakthroughs from healthcare to education, even mental health. However, like any tool, AI's impact is

Ember Innovations Submission to the Therapeutic Products Act 2022

Ember Innovations Submission to the Therapeutic Products Act 2022

This Bill would thwart the progress of our Health Transformation. Ember Innovations oppose the amendments to the Therapeutic Products Bill in its current form. The current detrimental lack of evidence-based alternatives further complicated by additional layers of bureaucracy proposed in the Bill will leave those in distress with extremely limited

The horsemen of the apocalypse are why innovation is needed more than ever.

The horsemen of the apocalypse are why innovation is needed more than ever.

Immediately, this means providing resources for innovative projects that can find and develop solutions to the world’s challenges. It also means recognising the value of measuring and communicating impact, reducing obstacles to access, and advocating for funding and policy that puts health, mental and collective, at the top of

He Waka Tapu

Who is He Waka Tapu? He Waka Tapu is an organisation on a mission to innovate in how they provide support necessary for the communities they serve in Ōtepoti to reduce mental distress and improve their wellbeing. Having operated now for 22 years they are an established secondary healthcare provider

What is oVRcome?

What is oVRcome?

oVRcome is a mental health start up established by Adam Hutchinson with the goal to use technology in innovative ways to make clinically proven mental health treatment more accessible. oVRcome provides evidence based VR exposure therapy targeted for anxiety conditions such as phobia’s or social anxiety. While Adam is

The System - How it stacks up

The System - How it stacks up

Manatū Hauora (The Ministry of Health) A strategic advisor to the Government on anything to do with our Health and Disability System. It sets health policy, advise on what should be funded and collects data on health outcomes that other agencies use in reports. It funds national health roll outs

eMHIC Digital mental health conference reflections and insights from the EI team

eMHIC Digital mental health conference reflections and insights from the EI team

eMHIC has happened! Across the week of 7-11 November 2022 in Auckland, NZ an international delegation of advocates and leaders with experience and expertise in digital mental health came together to exchange and collaborate in the development of how we apply and utilize technology within mental health services. Inspiring potential

Innovation - Need, Timing, and A Fresh Approach

Innovation - Need, Timing, and A Fresh Approach

Observation mixed with an innate, instinctual response “to do something” set Anna Dorsey on the path of innovation. One could even say that becoming ‘an innovator’ for Anna has been a by-product of simply being someone who saw a need in her community in Tāhuna, Queenstown and took a chance

Innovation - The Journey To Creating M3

Innovation - The Journey To Creating M3

Getting an opportunity to kōrero with the enigmatic Jase Te Patu has offered a deep dive into his work on creating M3 Mindfulness. Within a rich korero carried along by a healthy mix of laughter, some synchronised eye-rolling and plenty of finger applauding we swapped stories and reflections capturing the