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From the rugby field to rural life, wellbeing is built through connection

For former All Black captain Sam Whitelock, belonging is not one big thing. It’s built through the small acts of care that make a place feel like home, and people feel seen.

Why belonging matters for Aotearoa's mental wellbeing

Article by Shaun Robinson, Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand chief executive. First published in The Post on 12 October 2026.

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