Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa’s Phoenix Centre in Manurewa has been having a huge impact on people’s lives for years. There’s no better example of this than Kylie’s journey: from addiction and desperation to now working as an AOD clinician in the service that supported her in turning her life around.
Our Mahi
Oct 9, 2026
Ignite and Netsafe partner to offer free counselling for people affected by sextortion
A pilot programme led by digital health innovators Ignite Aotearoa and oVRcome is having a 50% success rate in reducing young people’s vaping habits.
Our People
Aug 10, 2026
Finding Purpose Through Lived Experience
Laurel's story is a powerful example that even through life's most difficult seasons, there is resilience, hope, and strength to be found.
Impact
Jun 11, 2026
Closing the Gap in Rural Mental Health
We’re excited for our wellbeing social enterprise ignite to be partnering with Farmlands and Rural Support Trust to help make mental health and wellbeing support more accessible for rural New Zealanders.
Our People
Jun 9, 2026
Turning Experience into Compassionate Care
A personal story of resilience and purpose, Evangeline shares how lived experience with family mental illness and addiction inspired a lifelong career in mental health, dedicated to supporting others with compassion, dignity, and hands-on care.
Our People
May 21, 2026
Youth Week: Every child deserves to be heard before they reach crisis
Renee is a clinician with Kia Ora Ake, supporting tamariki to strengthen their wellbeing early and in ways that truly work for them.
Our People
May 4, 2026
Hands Up If You’re Listening: My Journey with NZSL, Belonging and Finding my Voice
During NZSL, Gardian is reminded that access, inclusion, and language can change lives. It changed hers.
Our People
Apr 16, 2026
From High Security to Human Connection
Rona's journey from elite security work to frontline community support highlights how meaningful impact isn’t always found in high‑profile roles. It reflects Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa’s values of walking alongside people with respect, hope, and dignity.
Impact
Mar 27, 2026
Our Strategy 2026-2030
Read our Strategy 2026–2030 to learn how we're expanding our reach and deepening our impact for people and whānau across Aotearoa.
Our People
Mar 10, 2026
From Crisis to Clinician: Kylie's Journey with the Phoenix Centre
Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa’s Phoenix Centre in Manurewa has been having a huge impact on people’s lives for years. There’s no better example of this than Kylie’s journey: from addiction and desperation to now working as an AOD clinician in the service that supported her in turning her life around.
Our People
Feb 13, 2026
Love Your Mahi: Nathan
Meet Nathan Tau, Pouako for Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa.
Impact
Dec 8, 2025
Annual Report 2025
Read the our Annual Report to see what we have achieved and how we performed as an organisation over the past year.
