Ben Te Maro

Ko Ben Te Maro tōku ingoa. He uri ahau nō Horouta waka. Ko Ngāti Porou, Rongowhakaata, Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki ōku iwi.  Nō Te Tairāwhiti ahau. E noho ana au ki Tāmaki-Makaurau.

I’m a registered occupational therapist with a long-standing career in mental health and suicide prevention, particularly working with tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau.

At Te Aho, I split my time between my Clinical Advisor and Comms & Engagement roles. My focus is to find helpful ways to speak to our communities about suicide prevention. I believe good communication informs helpful practices that can promote hauora and reduce suicide.

I believe in the collective strength of whānau and community. When we work collaboratively, we can make a real difference.

People often describe me as energetic and optimistic, but I like to think I’m just bringing the good vibes. This mahi can be heavy, but it’s also deeply rewarding when we work together and lift each other up.

I’m a husband and ‘cat-dad’ living in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Outside of mahi you will either find me working out in the gym or experimenting with something new in the kitchen.