Nōku te Ao is a nationwide programme to end prejudice and discrimination against people with experience of mental distress.

Nau mai. Welcome.

Nōku te Ao is a nationwide programme to end prejudice and discrimination against people with experience of mental distress.

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Tū pakari, tū taha. Ko te kotahitanga o tō tātou kaupapa. Nōku te Ao.

Stand proud. Stand alongside. We are united by our purpose. This is our world.
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47% of New Zealanders will experience mental illness or distress in their lifetime.

It's about us. Most people will recover. Despite this, they are often discriminated against and excluded from everyday activities. This is one of the biggest barriers to recovery.

Te Haerenga | The Journey

Watch the story behind the evolution of Like Minds, Like Mine into Nōku te Ao, including the development of the Māori Tohu by Māori artist Len Hetet.

Video Link: https://www.nokuteao.org.nz/assets/Videos/Keepsake-Video-1.mp4

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Nōku te Ao commits to a strong focus on equity, coordinated leadership, active communications, sound structure, and building networks and capacity to achieve its goals.

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