In My Kete

My faith: the living world within which we, as people, do our very best.

He tao rākau e taea te karo, he tao kupu e kore e taea”. The thrust of a spear can be avoided, but not the thrust of words.

Te Whare Tapa Whā is a powerful model for understanding how impacts on wellbeing are felt across our life, and also a guide for how we can work with this inter-connectedness to address issues and challenges.

When people interested in nutrition and mental health ask me what I would suggest as “must-reads”, I recommend just two books.

I remain indebted to the solidarities that were brought together in this anthology, reminding me to always think about who and what is missing from the room, whose voices are not heard.

A 60 year passion for promoting health, mental health and community wellbeing.

To this day when I feel lost in my professional life, it is these books that I draw strength, wisdom and clarity from.

This book has given me the theory, wisdom and foundation of some of my practices, which are innate as a Māori leader.

Every time a high profile figure like Harewood tells his truth, we move forward a little bit.

As I started my training in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), my world began to change.

This book taught me suffering is an individually unique experience and is an inevitable part of being human we can all connect to.

Shaun is a living testament to the power of the Five Ways to Wellbeing framework, which he has made an integral part of his daily life.