Haere Tonu | Te Wai Pounamu Suicide Prevention Hīkoi & Symposium

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