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Arthur Harawira from Te Tai Tokerau
has started a support group for parents of suicide victims.
He's a parent himself who understands the trials
of such an experience.
Maori youth suicide statistics are on the rise.
Arthur Harawira's son was a victim of suicide.
Fathers Against Suicide
is a support group for the fathers of youth who have committed suicide.
Arthur says it's difficult for dad's to share their feelings.
Te Tai Tokerau has the highest teen suicide statistics in NZ.
NZ is one of the leading countries in suicide statistics.
Arthur and the fathers in Fathers Against Suicide
hope that their pain will alert more Maori to this widespread occurrence.
Raiha Johns, Te Karere.