Kia Piki te Ora
Kia Piki Te Ora is a kaupapa Māori suicide prevention and health promotion service that supports and uplifts individuals, whānau, and communities by delivering practical, culturally grounded, and community-led wellbeing solutions.
The service provides positive information, early intervention, and practical supports for suicide prevention rooted in mātauranga Māori and whānau-led approaches. It uses specially designed activities and Māori practices, including working in natural environments and integrating tikanga Māori, to strengthen mental, social, and spiritual wellbeing for all those affected.
Te Paerata - Our Framework
Te Paerata is the guiding framework for Te Ahi Kaa Kia Piki te Ora, placing whānau (family) at the centre of all practice and support. It is built on key mātāpono—whanaungatanga, whakapapa, mana motuhake, taiao, and kaitiakitanga.
Overview of the Framework
Whānau: Acknowledges that whānau-led practice is at the heart of Te Paerata, guiding all actions and support.
Whanaungatanga: Promotes strong relationships and connections within the community, making sure these bonds are nurtured and valued.
Whakapapa: Recognises the deep connections of Māori whānau to both physical and spiritual realms.
Mana Motuhake: Focuses on whānau self-determination, empowering families to lead their own wellbeing journeys.
Taiao: Ensures access to safe and supportive environments that reflect a Māori worldview.
Kaitiakitanga: Encourages protection and care across generations by using traditional values to conserve and safeguard wellbeing.
This framework grounds Te Ahi Kaa’s approach in Māori knowledge, ensuring supports are holistic, inclusive, and led by the needs and strengths of whānau.
Some of our recent events
Ahuahutia
A community-based art project using clay as the medium to spark storytelling and connection around kai (food)
Ake Ake Ake - A forever language
Here at Te Ahi Kaa Māori language week doesn’t stop and start for just a week. It is forever and we aim to ensure Te Reo is used, seen and celebrated every day of the year!
Hei Tiaki
A community connectedness program held in Tuakau every fortnight Thursday. Hei Tiaki is an opportunity for older people to connect in the community sharing stories, laughs and food.
Background documents
Tūramarama Declaration
Tūramarama Declartaion
The Tūramarama Declaration is an international statement created following the 2016 World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference in Rotorua, New Zealand. Its main purpose is to unite Indigenous communities, health leaders, and governments in collective action to address the high rates of suicide among Indigenous peoples around the world..
Every Life Matters
Every Life Matters
Every Life Matters – He Tapu te Oranga o ia Tangata: Suicide Prevention Strategy 2019–2029 and Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2019–2024 for Aotearoa New Zealand (Every Life Matters) describes what we aim to achieve for suicide prevention over the next 10 years.