by Kirsten Brown | Jul 3, 2023
I am the LifeKeepers project coordinator and provide administrative support for our national suicide prevention programme. In my previous roles I have supported hapū māmā and coached taiohi (youth). I hail from the Cook Islands and Niue.
by Kirsten Brown | Jun 1, 2023
I am the LifeKeepers suicide prevention senior project coordinator at Le Va. I bring more than 13 years’ experience working across the health and social services sectors. I hail from Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa from Ngāti Kuri, Te Rarawa, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, Tahiti and...
by Kirsten Brown | May 17, 2024
Tēnā koe, My journey began in the rural community of Whakatau, nestled on the beautiful Heretaunga Plains of Te Matau-a-Māui. I whakapapa to Ngāti Tūwharetoa. I am the Project Manager for New Zealand’s national suicide prevention programmes, LifeKeepers and Mana...
by Kirsten Brown | Jul 18, 2024
Mālō e lelei, My name is Longoa’a Matangito’aho and I am of Tongan and Māori descent. I hail from the village of Ta’anea – Vava’u and whakapapa to Ngā Rauru – Whanganui. My passion lies within the Pasifika and Māori community ensuring that we can meet equitable and...
by Kirsten Brown | Jul 12, 2024
Malo lava le soifua manuia ma le lagi e mama. My name is Phillip Keleti, I am Samoan, born and raised in New Zealand, from the villages of Laulii in Upolu and Salelologa in Savai’i. I joined Le Va in June 2024 and I am passionate and excited about serving our Pasifika...