Poutiri Trust

Poutiri Wellness Centre (Te Puke) is privileged to serve as a Kia Piki te Ora provider, working alongside Te Ika Whenua and Te Awanui Hauora under the regional leadership of Te Runanga o Ngāti Pikiao. Their holistic approach values all elements of hauoranga, fostering healthier and more resilient Waiariki communities.

Poutiri Trust have actively pursued Mana Akiaki: LifeKeepers for Māori, ensuring that as many whānau as possible are trained in suicide prevention, across Opotiki, Te Puke, Murupara and Matakana Island.

Additionally in an effort to promote resilience, hauoranga and community through sport, Poutiri is hosting a netball tournament in October with the theme being “TOMORROW NEEDS YOU”.

TOMORROW NEEDS YOU is driven locally and with the voice of rangatahi. It’s about providing a supportive space for rangatahi when they are feeling challenged by life, ensuring that they know they are not alone. This event will encourage kōrero about preventing suicide, ensuring that whānau know where they can go to access support if they are worried about themselves or somebody they care about.

LifeKeepers is proud to be working in partnership with Poutiri Trust to prevent suicide!