Māori wellbeing and suicide prevention

15/09/2025 29 min

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Episode Synopsis

*Content warning: Discussion of suicide. In this episode, we speak with Mathew Kiore about his suicide prevention mahi at Te Rau Ora. He shares how he supports whānau on their healing journeys and highlights the importance of building strong, trusting relationships between practitioners and the wider community. Mathew Kiore is manager, Centre of Māori Suicide Prevention at Te Rau Ora. Matt is a hands-on indigenous leader who shares his cultural knowledge to advance wellness outcomes for impacted indigenous communities.