Be Present

Local fashion brand Huffer continues its mission to build a network of friends connected in their efforts to raise awareness around mental health issues. As part of its annual People Presence campaign to support the work of the Mental Health Foundation, this year’s theme of Stay Connected is reflected in a capsule collection of T-shirts featuring specially designed graphics, socks and a reusable coffee cup in the campaign’s signature yellow. It encourages people to stay connected and foster a healthy community. From the sale of each product, $10 will be donated to the foundation. Huffer has teamed up with friends and mental health advocates, including singer Teeks, DJ Baz Raghib AKA IllBaz (pictured), model Holly Rose, rugby star Julian Savea, Viva’s Dan Ahwa and more. “Huffer’s role is to be an enabler by building the platform and utilising our channels to an engaged community that has been built through a commitment to putting people first with a sense of inclusivity,” says founder Steve Dunstan. Adds Robyn Shearer, deputy-director general, Mental Health and Addiction at the Ministry of Health: “It’s more important than ever to remind ourselves and each other that there are things we can do every day to look after our mental wellbeing.” Huffer People Presence coffee cup $19.90. Huffer.co.nz To donate and show your support of the Mental Health Foundation visit Mentalhealth.org.nz.