Kia Ora Ake
Kia Ora Ake empowers schools to provide culturally responsive mental health and wellbeing services tailored to the needs of our tamariki.
At Mapu Maia, we are here to ensure tamariki feel confident, connected, and ready to succeed. Through Kia Ora Ake, we work with schools and families to create opportunities for growth through programmes in sports, performing arts, and other activities.
Our Kia Ora Ake Team.

Therese Lam
National Community Engagement Manager

Levaopolo Evander Semau
Kia Ora Ake Practice Lead

Pelenaise Moala
Tataki e Hala Clinical

Wiseguy Faiane
Tataki e Hala School Connector

Shilohm Filipi
Tataki e Hala School Connector

Willie Time
Tataki e Hala School Connector

Esera Palala
Tataki e Hala School Connector

Frazer Strickland
Tataki e Hala School Connector

Dee Malaetasi
Tataki e Hala School Connector

Mary Lale
Tataki e Hala School Connector





