Providing support and respite for First Responders and New Zealand Defence Force personnel.
Nationwide
Te Kiwi Māia - The Courageous Kiwi Charitable Trust.
We are a charity which provides rehabilitation, recovery and respite to our people, who - as a result of their role in safeguarding and caring for New Zealanders - have physical or psychological injuries. We enable our people and their families to continue healthy, positive lives.
Our people will have have access to the support to succeed in their physical and mental wellness.
This will be achieved through the provision of facilities, equipment, services or assistance for the rehabilitation, recovery and care of such individuals, as well as their immediate families, who are in need.
Our aim is to establish a homestead and working farm designed and equipped to foster physical, psychological and emotional rehabilitation and recovery; somewhere for those who have committed to our country, and who have been injured through their work, to recuperate and refresh. This will be achieved via the provision of a supportive and inclusive environment, professional assistance, access to a variety of services, and opportunities to participate in activities that promote mental wellness; such as pottery, cooking or yoga classes, building tuition, sports and fitness, or assisting on the farm.
Ultimately, Te Kiwi Māia’s goal is to support and assist those whose role has been to safeguard and care for all New Zealanders, so they can continue healthy, positive lives.
Te Kiwi Māia’s Charitable Trust number is CC56958.
Providing rehabilitation, recovery and respite to our people, who - as a result of their role in safeguarding and caring for New Zealanders - have physical or psychological injuries.
🌿 Wellness Weeks 2026: Supporting Those Who Serve 🌿 9 April 2026
“I found the whole week incredibly valuable, not just educational, but genuinely reassuring. Being surrounded by people in a similar boat made it easier to relax and open up. Each day had a clear focus, with time to work through things alongside professionals, which gave me real clarity and a new perspective on what I’ve been experiencing.
By the end of the week, I felt calmer and more understood. I’ve come away with practical tools to manage stress and burnout, and the confidence to open up to those around me. I’ve already started making small changes, and I’m committed to building new habits for my wellbeing.
What made this different is that it went beyond just focusing on trauma — it looked at overall wellbeing. Having a group of people who truly understand created space for honest conversations and real growth.” - New Zealand Police
This year, we have four wellness weeks planned for first responders, defence personnel, and veterans. Our wellness weeks are a holistic, supportive space to recharge, learn, and connect. Real people, real stories, real growth.
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