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​Shared Vision

What is Shared Vision?

Mental health doesn't exist in isolation – it's shaped by the systems, services, and support available in our communities. That's where Shared Vision North Harbour comes in.

Shared Vision is our proactive, community-wide approach across the Auckland North region to strengthening the mental health landscape. We work directly with community members, organisations, and decision makers to identify what's working, what's missing, and what's needed. Then we take action – advocating for change, coordinating responses, and filling gaps where they exist.

One of the ways we bring Shared Vision to life is through community events, forums, and Connection Cafés. These create opportunities for people to connect, learn, share experiences, and work together to strengthen wellbeing across our communities.


Our Next Event

Shared Vision in Action

Belonging Café
13/10/2026

Our second Shared Vision North Harbour Connection Café brought together community members and local organisations for a morning of conversation, connection and shared experiences over Mental Health Awareness Week. With over 100 people registered, the Belonging Café explored what it means to feel included, why belonging matters to our wellbeing, and the small things we can all do to help others feel welcome.


A big thank you to our panellists, James Skilton from Hearts & Minds, Nibras Altayyar from Kaipātiki Community Facilities Trust, and Sateki Raass from Pasifika Consulting, for sharing their knowledge, experiences and different perspectives. The conversations continued over lunch, with attendees connecting with one another and learning more about the local services and organisations supporting our community.


Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the morning such a wonderful example of Shared Vision in action.


Below you will find a selection of photos from the day.

Manaakitanga Café
30/06/2026

Our first Shared Vision North Harbour Connection Café brought together community members, organisations, and local leaders for a morning of connection, learning, and conversation. Hosted by Hearts & Minds, the event explored the Māori value of manaakitanga - the action of uplifting and enhancing the mana of others. We were privileged to hear from Clayton Rangitutia, who shared his insights into the importance of connection and how manaakitanga can strengthen both individual and community wellbeing. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make our first Connection Café such a welcoming and meaningful event. We look forward to continuing the conversation at future Connection Cafés.


Below you will find the downloadable presentation slides and a selection of photos from the day.

Presentation

2025
Highlights from Shared Vision North Harbour
From events over 2025 we asked our community:
What’s One Small Thing You Do That Helps You Feel Mentally Well During a Busy Week?
Connection – 35%
Exercise – 30%
Music – 17%
Food – 9%
Animals – 9%

It’s clear that connection and movement are at the heart of what supports mental wellbeing, with music also playing an important role. These insights remind us that taking time for ourselves and engaging with others is essential for maintaining balance and resilience. 

To learn more about Shared Vision North Harbour email us on: info@heartsandminds.org.nz