The whanau champion transformative praxis is underpinned by kaupapa Maori traditions that have survived generations of time. Concepts such as aroha (love), manaakitanga (hospitality) kaitiakitanga (gardian) and whakawhanaungatanga (relationships) rangatiratanga (determining our own wellbeing) are core principles of whanau champion transformative praxis. These principles are the foundations of what whānau champions consider to be key in building relationships where one feels a sense of connectedness and trust. In this research whānau champion narratives are captured to gain a greater understanding of the role of whānau as a solution to suicide prevention and postvention (SP&P). Whānau champion transformative praxis is a movement, a resistance, a grassroots experience that transformed the Kawerau Township and its response to the spate of suicides occurring in the community during 2011-2018. The Kawerau Story is driven by the bereaved whānau to suicide and those ‘go to’ whānau champions of the Kawerau community. It is a story of inspiration, resiliency, tears and hard work. A kaupapa (purpose) driven by the whānau because of the sense of responsibility to ensure that ‘not one more life’ was lost to suicide. In this story we learn about the impact colonisation has had for third generation whānau Māori living in Kawerau and the similarities that echoed through the stories of our indigenous brothers and sister across the global nations.