StandingTallNZ.org
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NAU MAI, HAERE MAI!!
Welcome you made it, let's go!!
Kia ora and warm Pacific greetings welcome to StandingTallNZ.org.
This space is here for Māori and Pacific men, along with their whānau, supporters, and communities who’ve been affected by childhood sexual or physical harm. In Aotearoa New Zealand, around 1 in 4 Māori men and 1 in 5 Pacific men go through this at some point in their lives.
A lot of the time, these experiences are connected to bigger, deeper issues too, like the impacts of colonisation, loss of land, language, and identity, and the ongoing effects of intergenerational trauma. All of this can make it harder to reach out, find support, and get justice. But our people are strong. This space is about backing that strength and helping create safe, culturally grounded ways to heal and move forward.
You can start your journey by choosing the page that fits what you need, or just reach out to us directly contact us.
For Māori and Pacific men, talking about sexual abuse (in particular) can affect us in different ways and requires different paths to help us heal. Take your time and go through the options on this website.
Thinking of getting help? You might be eligible for ACC support and counselling, click this link or email and let's find a way to help you. We can also arrange to korero with you face-to-face in the Auckland area or via phone.
If you want to see videos where we talk about different themes around sexual abuse and recovery from it, try this page.
To also help you, we have included 0800 numbers to help you with the challenges that violence can cause. Many are available to call 24 hours a day, seven days a week unless otherwise specified (click the phone icon).
You can also try the MSD Family Services Directory, a searchable online database. It lists information about a range of family and individual support organisations and the services/programmes they offer to support New Zealand families across the country.
If someone is in immediate danger, please dial emergency services 111.