Wahine Māori have their own Stories

Wahine Māori stories are different.  When Wahine have the ability to speak and tell their stories it prompts a range of feelings.   When these stories are about their own personal experiences […]

The Human Being is Greater than the Campaign

On  ANZAC day 25th April 2020, a news item recognised the findings in a study of the often silent impacts upon New Zealand’s Armed Forces Personnel and the high rates […]

Tamariki & Rangatahi keeping cybersafe

Tamariki and Rangatahi are well aware of the alarming things being screened online these days and they do want to be able tell adults without being blamed or having responsibility […]

A New Suicide Prevention Office for Aotearoa

Te Au was with the Ministry of Health for the Opening of the Office of Suicide Prevention by the Honourable Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Honourable Minister of Health Dr […]

Nga Mea Ora Katoa: Every Life Matters

This week we had the privilege of meeting  Carla na Nagara in her new role as the Director of Suicide Prevention Office (Ministry of Health).  Carla brings a depth of […]

World Suicide Prevention Day 2019

“He kokonga ngākau e kore e kitea” September the 10 each year marks International World Suicide Prevention Day.  A time to reflect,  a time for remembrance,  a time to reach […]

He Ora Pai: We deserve to live a good life!

Consistently, young people, males and Māori have experienced disproportionately high rates of suicide in Aotearoa since these losses have been counted. For Māori, the loss to suicide has affected many […]