Ruok Day 2025 Theme

R U OK? Day falls on Thursday 11 September 2025, and it carries a message that resonates deeply within our Asian communities here in Aotearoa New Zealand. The theme for 2025 centres on the simple yet powerful act of asking someone, "Are you OK?" — a question that can change a life. For many of us raised in cultures where conversations about feelings are often kept private, where strength and quiet endurance are prized above all else, this day offers a gentle invitation to break the silence and check in on the people we love.

A Simple Thank You Can Open the Door to a Real Conversation

Animated thank you graphic symbolising gratitude and appreciation for a friend who listened

In many Asian households, gratitude is expressed through actions — a bowl of hot soup delivered to a tired relative, extra servings of rice pushed onto a loved one's plate, or a phone call to our elders back home. This R U OK? Day, let us remember that words of appreciation matter too. When a friend, colleague, or whānau member