About the Pirika Taonga Award:

The Pirika Taonga is in memory of Poiti Arama-karaka Pirika who was the RANZCP’s Kaumātua (Elder) from 2008 to 2017. It recognises noteworthy contributions in Māori mental health and addiction in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Eligibility Criteria

The award may be given to a Māori member of the RANZCP (Fellow, Affiliate or trainee), or a member of the Māori community, who has contributed to increasing Māori relationships across the New Zealand mental health sector including noteworthy contributions (which may include service provision, leadership, research) in Māori mental health and addictions in Aotearoa New Zealand.

The individual’s commitment to Te Reo Māori me onā tikanga in practice is one of the noteworthy principles underpinning the award.

Nomination Process 

The Pirika Taonga is given by nomination only. Nominations may be made by any member of the  RANZCP, or a community member, setting out the reasons for the nomination.

Form of award

• A taonga (treasure) in the form of a carved pounamu (greenstone pendant)
• A framed award certificate

Contact
If you have any questions, please contact awards@ranzcp.org