Holly Walker

Wrangler of kids and words. Contractor (policy, strategy, facilitation). Associate @HelenClarkFound. PhD @modernletters. Author @BWB_NZ. Pākehā. She/her.

[Bridget Williams Books @BWB_NZ]

As the @WHO declares loneliness a ‘global public health concern’, turn to the new #BWBTexts title: 'Reconnecting Aotearoa: Loneliness and Connection in the Age of Social Distance' edited by Kathy Errington & @hollyrwalker 👇 📘
https://t.co/9s7IHcRDdJ

[Mahi a Rongo | Helen Clark Foundation @HelenClarkFound]

Mahi A Rongo the Helen Clark Foundation was very pleased to support the launch of 'Reconnecting Aotearoa' last week, a new book on loneliness and connection co-edited by former Foundation director and deputy director Kathy Errington and @hollyrwalker and published by @BWB_NZ

[Bridget Williams Books @BWB_NZ]

Writing on social isolation and loneliness from Holly Walker.

‘Reconnecting Aotearoa’ is in bookshops now #BWBTexts #102

https://t.co/sacLEEFd1B

[Mahi a Rongo | Helen Clark Foundation @HelenClarkFound]

Announcing the Helen Clark Foundation's first book! A very timely edited collection on the importance of nurturing social connections in the aftermath of the pandemic. Edited by our very own Kathy Errington and @hollyrwalker Pre-order now for Sept. https://t.co/KNGrjkulia

[Holly Walker @hollyrwalker]

@rimubhooi ❤️❤️❤️

[Holly Walker @hollyrwalker]

Some of you might know I’ve been doing some work on emissions reduction for Te Manatū Waka Ministry of Transport this year - now I’m recruiting for an amazing principal advisor to help. Is it you? https://t.co/XuYYmY6ta4

[Mahi a Rongo | Helen Clark Foundation @HelenClarkFound]

👇This illustration summarises the discussions at the Parliamentary Symposium in September, which we organised as part of our Āhurutia Te Rito | It takes a village project. It describes the vision and policy direction that participants believed is needed in order to make progress

[Holly Walker @hollyrwalker]

Make it Parihaka Day.

[Holly Walker @hollyrwalker]

I recommend this cool job with a cool organisation for any cool policy nerds (and no, that’s not an oxymoron!)

[Mahi a Rongo | Helen Clark Foundation @HelenClarkFound]

Do you want to work at the Helen Clark Foundation? We are looking for a talented policy researcher - non full time hours, flexible work and remote work can be offered depending on how you want to work.

https://t.co/ZInG8yH5j5

[Holly Walker @hollyrwalker]

Had kind of a career highlight on Tuesday…

[Mahi a Rongo | Helen Clark Foundation @HelenClarkFound]

We had the immense honour to convene a roundtable of 50+ diverse experts on perinatal and maternal mental health at Parliament on Tuesday, as part of our #ĀhurutiaTeRito #ItTakesAVillage project led by Associate Fellow @hollyrwalker 1/5

[Holly Walker @hollyrwalker]

Fantastic to see this @InformedFutures paper on the compelling (and growing) evidence base about perinatal distress and how we can address it. Looking forward to discussing this with co-author Dr Felicia Low and others at our @HelenClarkFound roundtable on this kaupapa next week.

[Koi Tū Centre for Informed Futures @InformedFutures]

The devastating consequences of maternal mental distress could be addressed by developing an early universal screening tool specifically for Aotearoa New Zealand mothers says a new Koi Tū evidence brief by Chloe Wilkinson, Dr Felicia Low, @PeterGluckman
https://t.co/M8LupLC4Al

[Helen Clark @HelenClarkNZ]

.@nzdrug and @HelenClarkFound have jointly commissioned and released a new report which shows that New Zealand’s approach to #methamphetamine needs a thorough overhaul, with existing policies both failing the community and causing significant harm:
https://t.co/LSaHP6aZQE

[Mahi a Rongo | Helen Clark Foundation @HelenClarkFound]

🚨OUT NOW!🚨

Launching exclusively on @NZQandA, our latest report co-commissioned with @nzdrug, looks at how we can move beyond a status quo that is failing to address the harms experienced in our communities from methamphetamine use.

Read more 👇

https://t.co/Qza9WN54Hb

[Holly Walker @hollyrwalker]

@ezbear Wow Erin, I feel like if we could fully unpack everything going on in this interaction we would solve about 20 fundamental issues with our current society.

[Holly Walker @hollyrwalker]

Excited to be hosting this one!

[Mahi a Rongo | Helen Clark Foundation @HelenClarkFound]

We're pleased to announce our latest members-only exclusive webinar! Links to register for the webinar will be sent out to all members closer to the time. You can become a member here: https://t.co/H2MN0WIu5o

[Mahi a Rongo | Helen Clark Foundation @HelenClarkFound]

If you missed this webinar about maternal mental health yesterday check out the recording on facebook here 👇 https://t.co/nb7xLg25tu

Many thanks to the leaders of @moanaconnect @PlunketNZ and Asian Family Services for participating 🙏

[Moana Connect @moanaconnect]

An awesome Talanoa today hosted by the Helen Clark Foundation. How better support for perinatal mental health could transform the future for communities in Aotearoa New Zealand. The webinar will be available to view on their website and YouTube channels. #ittakesavillage

[Mahi a Rongo | Helen Clark Foundation @HelenClarkFound]

TOMORROW - Join Associate Fellow @hollyrwalker for a panel discussion on perinatal mental health. She will draw on insights from her latest report Āhurutia Te Rito | It takes a village
and panelists will bring their experience from working with mothers and whānau.

[Mahi a Rongo | Helen Clark Foundation @HelenClarkFound]

We are able to hold free events like this thanks to the support of our members - please join us as a member today to help us continue to make public policy debate open to all ----->

https://t.co/H2MN0X0Djw

[Mahi a Rongo | Helen Clark Foundation @HelenClarkFound]

Make sure you register for our latest webinar on perinatal mental health. Associate fellow @hollyrwalker will be presenting insights from her latest report and chairing a discussion with experts in the field. You can register here: https://t.co/7l1zDwTnPU