Mai I Te Pō Ki Te Ao Marama.

The kaupapa of Te Waipounamu - Kia Piki Te Ora is a collaborative initiative focused on suicide prevention for Māori, aimed at achieving improved outcomes for whānau. Haere Tonu is tino rangatiratanga in action; promoting te reo me ona tīkanga, mātauranga Māori & whanaungatanga.

On our hīkoi we will be sharing a collective message of aroha and kotahitanga across the motu.This a unique opportunity to learn māori approaches to wellbeing & to meet other kaimahi and whānau from all corners of Te Waipounamu.

The programme for the day includes Speakers from:

- Te Whatu Ora
- Mental Health Foundation
- He Waka Tapu
- Maataa Waka
- NKMP & more

Activities include:

- Mau rākau
- Taonga Takaro
- Raranga
- Waiata & Writing

Including Guest stalls from:

- Bros For Change
- Pegasus Health
- Broken Movement & More