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Mauke police officer reflects on system failures after tragic death

Wednesday 21 May 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National, Outer Islands

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Mauke police officer reflects on system failures after tragic death
The senior police officer from Mauke, Tangata “Ta” Arterenio (left), his wife Teata Purea Arterenio, the island’s JP, attended the Primary Care Psychiatry Course for Frontliners and Volunteers facilitated by Te Kainga O Pa Taunga last week. MELINA ETCHES/25051311

The senior police officer from Mauke has spoken out about the tragic death of a woman with intellectual disabilities, earlier this year, calling it a wake-up call for better mental health awareness and community support systems on the island.

The senior police officer from Mauke has spoken out about the tragic death of a woman with intellectual disabilities, earlier this year, calling it a wake-up call for better mental health awareness and community support systems on the island.


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