AIA NZ

16/10/2026

As we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week, run by our AIA Vitality Charity Partner the Mental Health Foundation Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand, this year's theme of “Belonging Matters” is a great reminder of the important role connection plays in supporting our mental wellbeing.

Connection is one of the 6 pillars of wellbeing, a scientific framework developed by clinical experts and psychologists at our AIA Vitality Partner, Groov Groov, to help us stay resilient.

Whether it's connecting with a friend, getting outside for a walk, learning something new or taking a moment to celebrate a small win, these simple actions can have a positive impact on your mental wellbeing.

Discover the six pillars of wellbeing and find activities that work for you: https://bit.ly/429CTJM

08/10/2026

Stop blaming yourself if healthy habits never seem to stick.

In this video, Dr Jenn Brenton-Peters shares another insight from our Empowering 5590+ report: our environment can influence our choices more than we realise.

Better health isn't about being perfect. It's about making healthy choices easier, being kind to yourself, and setting yourself up for success.

🔗 If you want to learn more, read here: https://bit.ly/4h9AcOp

06/10/2026

A few months ago, AIA Vitality Ambassador Ian Jones set out on a Couch to 5K journey with two self-confessed non-runners, Jay and Bianca.

What started as a training plan became something much bigger: a community, a shared commitment, and proof that small, consistent steps can take you further than you think. 💚

Now that they've crossed the finish line, Ian reflects on the lessons learned along the way, from building confidence and finding accountability to embracing the power of community.

Read the full story here:

Thinking about starting running? Learn how to find your why, build consistency and work towards your first 5K with Ian Jones.

29/09/2026

Did you eat enough vegetables yesterday? 🥦

In this video, Dr Jenn Brenton-Peters shares insights from our Empowering 5590+ report and why many New Zealanders still aren't eating enough fruit and vegetables.

The good news? Healthier eating isn't about making one big change. It's about small, sustainable choices that are easy to stick to.
One more vegetable for dinner. A piece of fruit with your afternoon snack. Small habits can add up to a bigger change over time.

🔗 Read here to learn more: https://bit.ly/4h9AcOp

23/09/2026

Healthy habits don't stick because we're perfect. They stick because we feel good doing them. ✨

In this video, Dr Jenn Brenton-Peters shares one of the insights from our Empowering 5590+ report: celebrating healthy choices can help reinforce positive behaviours and build lasting habits.

Better health isn't built by beating yourself up. It's built one small step at a time and celebrating it!

🔗 To learn more, read here: https://bit.ly/4h9AcOp

18/09/2026

This week, AIA Vitality Members can hit their AIA Vitality Active Rewards target, donate their reward to Trees That Count, and AIA Vitality will match it - turning a $5 donation into $10 to plant more native trees across Aotearoa New Zealand.

While a single $5 donation may seem small, collective donations together can help restore native forests, improve waterways, support biodiversity, and create lasting benefits for future generations.

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17/09/2026

With so much health advice out there, it can be hard to know where to start.

In this video, Dr Jenn Brenton-Peters explains what 5590+ is and how it helps New Zealanders focus on what matters most for healthier, longer, better lives.

The message behind the 5590+ framework is simple: small, sustainable actions can add up to meaningful health benefits over time.

🔗 To learn more, read here: https://bit.ly/4h9AcOp

14/09/2026

This week, AIA Vitality Members can turn their workout into a native tree.

Hit your physical activity target, donate your $5 Active Reward to Trees That Count and AIA Vitality will double it to make it $10.
Apple Watch Member? Just hit your physical activity target this week, and we'll donate $1 to Trees That Count.
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Together, we're helping fund native tree planting projects across Aotearoa and create healthier forests for future generations.

09/09/2026

⚽ Football brings people together, and our AIA x Spurs sponsorship in Auckland was a perfect example of that.

From inspiring tamariki alongside the Tottenham Hotspur Global Development Coaches with our AIA Healthiest Schools visits, to an unforgettable AIA Kids Coaching Clinic with a surprise visit from Spurs players, it was a week packed with memorable moments. The excitement finished off with an action-packed match against Auckland FC, bringing fans together to celebrate the game we love.

A huge thank you to Tottenham Hotspur FC, Spurs Development Coaches, Auckland FC, and the fans who helped make Spurs Week so special.

We're proud to look back on the memories and impact created together. 🤍💙

07/09/2026

That’s a wrap! 9 weeks ago, Bianca and Jay took on the couch to 5k challenge - to go from zero to hero by comfortably running 5km at the North Shore Marathon, mentored by AlA Vitality ambassador and All Black legend, lan Jones. Each week they followed a plan, they pushed themselves a little further, built confidence and resilience, increased their fitness and changed their mindset.

And on Sunday they crossed the finish line - proof that with the right support and finding your why, small steps can lead to big results.

Congrats team, you did it!

Stay tuned for lan’s Couch to 5k review, advice & learnings - coming up on the AlA Vitality content hub and social media next week.