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Celebrating Connection and Insight: Our Journey with Whitireia’s Peer Support Research Project
Last year, we had the incredible opportunity to be part of a meaningful peer support research initiative led by Whitireia. This project explored the power of peer support in our communities, and we were honoured to contribute our voices and experiences to such an important kaupapa. Importantly, the research was grounded in recommendations from both the […]
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Kites Strategy Workshop: A Collective Vision for the Future
In early April, the Kites Trust whānau—both board and staff—came together for a transformative two-day strategy workshop led by the phenomenal Katerina Kupenga of Arahina Consultancy. It was more than just a planning session; it was a space to reflect, reconnect, and reimagine our future together. Grounding Ourselves in Purpose Held in Lyall Bay, the […]
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Reflection on Our First Peer Community of Practice Event
Stepping into our first Peer Community of Practice (CoP) event, my main goal was simple: to bring everyone together in person, spark connection, and see what ideas might emerge. What unfolded was far more meaningful than I anticipated. Held in the beautiful setting of Whakamaru, the event had a warm, welcoming energy. What stood out […]
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Team Talk: Behind the Scenes at Kites Trust on Wellington Access Radio
Last week I had the privilege of interviewing two of my incredible colleagues Madeline and Megan. Megan is our Service Manager at Kites Trust; she manages our wonderful Peer Support team operating in the hospital wards and in the community around Pōneke. Madeline is our Strategic Projects Manager, who dreams up possibilities for the future […]
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Our CEO’s Reflection on her first year at Kites
Nearly a year ago, I stepped into the role of CEO at Kites Trust. At the time, it felt too soon to introduce myself—I wanted to ensure I had genuinely contributed to my organisation and community before sharing my story. Now, with a year of learning and transformation behind me, I’m ready to reflect on […]
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Kites Trust to Partner with Wellington Emergency Department to deliver Peer Support services
On Tuesday 4th March, we welcomed the Mental Health Minister, Matt Doocey, to officially mark the start of developing a new peer support service at Wellington Hospital’s Emergency Department (EDs). In total, eight EDs across New Zealand will trial this initiative, with Wellington’s ED department beginning this chapter here today. [1] “I’m very pleased this […]
