Mental Health Awareness: You Matter

According to the Mental Health Foundation, almost one in two New Zealanders (47%) will experience mental distress or illness in their lifetime — a reminder of how important it is to prioritise wellbeing.

In support of Mental Health Awareness, Puatala, alongside Alignz Recruitment, hosted a wellbeing initiative and BBQ with management and staff at Placemakers Wiri. The event brought together around 100 staff members, with approximately 95% identifying as Māori and Pasifika men.

We were honoured to have Sekope Kepu speak on behalf of LM4 Group. Sekope shared his personal journey, spoke openly about the importance of mental health, and reflected on the role his family and faith played throughout his rugby career.

At Puatala, we take pride in our commitment to the wellbeing of those we work alongside. After a long year of hard work, this initiative was a meaningful way to finish the year. We’re grateful to the teams at Alignz Recruitment and Placemakers for their support in making this Mental Health Awareness event possible.