Our Foundation 

 

Our focus is simple: Protect life, Strengthen wellbeing,

Reduce suicide risk. 

 

Grounded in kaupapa Māori and collective responsibility, Kia Piki Te Ora builds community readiness so we respond earlier, safer, and stronger when risk emerges. 

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Prepared communities protect their own.  

 

Kia Piki Te Ora is grounded in kaupapa Māori public health principles, guided by: 

• Whakapapa 

• Whānaungatanga 

• Manaakitanga 

• Hauora Māori 

• Collective accountability 

• The 2023 national reset ensured local co-design shaped delivery in Muriwhenua, strengthening relevance and impact. 

 

Our Approach:

We work across three key areas: 

Prevention 
Strengthening protective factors such as connection, identity, cultural grounding, emotional capability, and community support before crisis occurs. 

Intervention 
Increasing awareness of suicide risk factors and warning signs, and strengthening the confidence of organisations and communities to respond appropriately. 

Postvention 
Supporting whānau and communities following suicide attempts or deaths to reduce further harm and stabilise wellbeing. 

 

What We Do 

Deliver suicide prevention wānanga and workshops 

Strengthen organisational and community capability 

Increase awareness of risk indicators and response pathways 

Support collaboration across regional services 

Provide practical tools for safe engagement 

We prioritise normalising safe, direct conversations about suicide. 

"Avoidance increases risk. 
Confidence and preparedness reduce it."

 

Our Goal 

Earlier identification. 
Stronger response systems. 
Reduced harm. 
Healthier, more resilient communities. 

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Kia Piki Te Ora exists to ensure our communities are not left unprepared when it matters most.