A programme taking a new approach in supporting whānau Māori affected by mental health has been announced as a finalist in the NZ Healthcare Awards.
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Play encourages Pasifika families to discuss mental wellness
The play Odd Daphne is making its way back to the theatre stage this year following its success in 2019.
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100 days since mum went missing
t has been 100 days since Jamie Kaiwai went missing and since then her whānau have not given up searching. A memorial service was held by the community in her memory at Tolaga Bay wharf today.
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Police to conduct review of investigation into missing mum
Police have confirmed they will now review their investigation into the disappearance of missing mum Jamie Kaiwai. The 27-year-old was last seen in Tolaga Bay (Uawa) in October 2019.
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Losing half million dollars as Skycity push for more pokies machines
Māori man breaks his silence subjected to a 25 year gambling addiction. Now, he speaks out against Skycity Casino in Hamilton at the second hearing that sees the company push for more pokies machines.
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“Crying is better than dying”- Gym hosts play tackling suicide
Ludus Magnus is a gym where people go to work out - not to watch theatre. But actor Rob Mokaraka says the fitness centre was the perfect venue to perform his play, which tackles our country’s suicide epidemic.
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Boxing trainer raises his fists to give people hope
Boxing trainer Albie Roebeck has started his attempt to break the current Guinness World Record for the Longest Punchbag Marathon which currently stands at 55 hours. Roebeck who overcame depression is taking on the challenge in the hope to raise awareness around mental health.
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Māori support for Muslim community continues
Health providers from Canterbury and Auckland have been working together to support the Muslim community since the tragic events in March. Today members from the Muslim community and Māori health representatives gathered at Rehua Marae to boost the kaupapa Māori driven mental health support they provide
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Mental Health affects us all
Breaking down the stigmas associated with mental health as well as addressing social issues is critical to raising awareness and making a difference for those who are affected by mental health issues, and indeed it affects us all. This is the message that health professional Dr Pikihuia is promoting this week, for mental health awareness.
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Has Mason Durie's Whare Tapa Whā model delivered for Māori?
With Mental Health Awareness Week upon us, Te Ao News looks at the effectiveness of our mental health services and the results that they have brought to Maoridom.
