Check here for regular updates on suicide prevention initiatives happening across Te Ūpoko o Te Ika (the lower North Island).
He Mea Nui Koe!” “You Matter! (Palmerston North)
“Tini whetū i te rangi ko ngā uri o Rangitane ki te whenua.” Right in the heart of the Manawatū an effective suicide prevention initiative called “He Mea Nui Koe”, has been growing with the Best Care (Whakapai Hauora) Charitable Trust team. “He Mea...
Awhi and Manaaki: Supporting Rangatahi with Cultural Identity. (Porirua)
Te Whakatipu Rangatahi Porirua To awhi and manaaki rangatahi by developing and enhancing protective factors that will make suicidal behaviour less likely and include such things as having a secure cultural identity, access to support and help, whānau and...
Building Collective Skills, Building Suicide Prevention (Wairarapa)
Te Taura Whakapapa – Awhi whānau Masterton This initiative is designed by, with and for Māori. It builds on the previous work done through Kahungunu ki Wairarapa and focusses on building our collective skills, knowledge and abilities to deal with suicide and...
Strengthening Whānau Through Loss with a Hikoi of Hope. (Hastings to Dunedin)
As the sun peeked over the horizon for the first time on January the 13th 2020, sleeping bags, tents, luggage and supplies piled up, one by one. A special group gathered together on this early Monday morning and although they weren’t sure what was in store for them,...