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(159, 0, 'Rangatahi talk Rongo&#257;', '<p>The T&#363; Mai Rongo&#257; symposium held in June 2022 by Whakauae Research in partnership with Te K&#257;hui Rongo&#257;, ACC, Manat&#363; Hauora Ministry of Health and Te Aka Whai Ora, was an important time for wh&#257;nau, healers, medical practitioners and others from the community to come together to k&#333;rero about the importance of Rongo&#257; in Aotearoa.</p>', '<p>The T&#363; Mai Rongo&#257; symposium held in June 2022 by Whakauae Research in partnership with Te K&#257;hui Rongo&#257;, ACC, Manat&#363; Hauora Ministry of Health and Te Aka Whai Ora, was an important time for wh&#257;nau, healers, medical practitioners and others from the community to come together to k&#333;rero about the importance of Rongo&#257; in Aotearoa.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Rangatahi talk Rongo?\" src=\"/uploads/images/Te-Ao-Rauropi-Rangatahi-Rongoa-2.jpg\" style=\"height:488px; width:650px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>One of the many groups who engaged with the symposium on that day was a r&#333;p&#363; of rangatahi from Whanganui, who had a range of questions about the meaning and function of Rongo&#257; within their own lives. Their p&#257;tai and the response from Rongo&#257; practitioner Donna Kerridge, has been presented in this infographic, which reflects the important space that we need to hold for this generation, who want to be part of the Rongo&#257; journey.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"/uploads/files/V3%20Te%20Ao%20Rauropi%20Rangatahi%20and%20Rongoa%20Info.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">You can view and download a pdf of the infographic here.</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '', 1679263055, '20-03-2023', 'y'),
(160, 0, 'Studentship 2023 - Political Party Election Platforms', '<p>This Whakauae studentship is intended to assist a tertiary student to both further their education and develop their research skills. It will be of interest to those seeking &lsquo;hands on&rsquo; research experience working alongside senior M&#257;ori health researchers for three months over the winter of 2023.</p>', '<h2>Political party election platforms research in the 2023 election year</h2>\r\n\r\n<p>This Whakauae studentship is intended to assist a tertiary student to both further their education and develop their research skills. It will be of interest to those seeking &lsquo;hands on&rsquo; research experience working alongside senior M&#257;ori health researchers for three months over the winter of 2023. The studentship will provide experience and support for a M&#257;ori student wanting to learn new skills and gain experience in game-changing research. The award is contestable and selection will be based on academic merit and research capability. The student taking up the award will be supported by an academic supervisor.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The student will work under the direction and guidance of one of our M&#257;ori researchers on a research project that focuses on Aotearoa New Zealand political party election platforms for the 2023 election. The project requires gathering and analysing information on key election platforms, messages and action plans promoted by the main political parties.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The student will survey, gather and review relevant information published on political party websites, in the print, broadcast and digital media and in social media to produce a comprehensive report on the key messages being promoted by the main political parties. The focus of data collection and analysis will be M&#257;ori issues; specifically housing, primary health care, governance and leadership. The report produced will form the basis of an insights campaign to be conducted by Whakauae Research. The insights campaign will highlight election year priorities for the political parties and how these address issues of relevance to M&#257;ori health and wellbeing.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Engaging in supported data analysis and write-up processes will offer the student unique opportunities to both apply their existing skills and knowledge and foster further development in analytical thinking and writing within an environment which promotes research excellence.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The Studentship includes payment of a tax-free award of $7,000 and will run from May 2023 to July 2023 &ndash; subject to agreement.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Background</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Whakauae Research sees the dissemination of research knowledge as the bridge that spans the gap between research and policy, research and practice, and research and the lives of wh&#257;nau M&#257;ori. To bridge that gap, Whakauae has developed its own model of dissemination: TUI (translation, uptake and impact). TUI determines the principal parts of the dissemination process consistent with our values, goals and responsibilities as an Iwi-owned research centre. This election platforms project is consistent with the wider aspiration of Whakauae to deliver insights that matter, at a time when it matters. By matching our current research knowledge, in the areas of housing, primary health care and M&#257;ori governance, with the wider political discourse and offerings within the Aotearoa New Zealand election space we are hoping to offer hapori M&#257;ori a lens to make informed decisions about their participation in the 2023 election process.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>M&#257;ori health research values M&#257;ori worldviews and builds M&#257;ori research capacity and leadership. Join us in contributing to building an evidence base that contributes to M&#257;ori health gains, derived from high-quality M&#257;ori health research that upholds rangatiratanga and uses and advances M&#257;ori knowledge, resources, and people.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Eligibility and conditions</h4>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Applicants must have some understanding of te reo M&#257;ori me ng&#257; tikanga and an interest in m&#257;tauranga M&#257;ori.</li>\r\n	<li>Applicants will be assessed on the basis of academic merit and expertise in the research area.</li>\r\n	<li>Ideally applicants will have completed, or be enrolled in, an undergraduate, honours, masters&#39; or doctoral degree at any Australian or New Zealand university.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Application process</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Applications for the studentship will be open from 27 March 2023 to 21 April 2023. &nbsp;To apply please send your CV, a reference from an academic supervisor and a covering letter to: sonja@whakauae.co.nz</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>For further details on the project or for any questions about the award please contact: <a href=\"mailto:tanya@whakauae.co.nz\">tanya@whakauae.co.nz</a></p>\r\n', '', 1680497383, '03-04-2023', 'y'),
(161, 0, 'New Masters Student joins Whakauae', '<p>Trent Dallas has joined the Whakauae team through the Research scholarship programme.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Tainui te waka<br />\r\nKo Tararua te maunga<br />\r\nKo &#332;hau te awa<br />\r\nKo Tukorehe te hap&#363;<br />\r\nKo Ng&#257;ti Tukorehe te iwi<br />\r\nKo Trent Dallas t&#333;ku ingoa</p>', '<h2>Trent Dallas</h2>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Tainui te waka<br />\r\nKo Tararua te maunga<br />\r\nKo &#332;hau te awa<br />\r\nKo Tukorehe te hap&#363;<br />\r\nKo Ng&#257;ti Tukorehe te iwi<br />\r\nKo Trent Dallas t&#333;ku ingoa</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Kia ora koutou</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am currently undertaking part-time study towards the Master of Philosophy degree in health at the Auckland University of Technology. My interest is in researching wellbeing and te reo M&#257;ori.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am extremely thankful for the support offered through the Whakauae Research scholarship programme. That support will allow me to progress, and eventually complete, my master&rsquo;s journey. However, the biggest benefit of the scholarship award for me is the opportunity it provides to build relationships and be exposed to the knowledge and skills of the Whakauae Research wh&#257;nau.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I have been fortunate to work in the university sector for several years in roles that have contributed to M&#257;ori advancement through education. It has been a privilege to support many M&#257;ori students with their academic and cultural journeys. A common thread to emerge while working in these spaces has been the dynamic and complex relationship M&#257;ori have with our language. Recognising this thread has played a big part in spurring me on to pursue a postgraduate pathway to better understand the role te reo M&#257;ori plays in our hauora.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Currently, I am based at the University of Auckland supporting M&#257;ori-led kaupapa and strategies within the University Libraries and Learning Services networks. This work inspires me to keep exploring further learning and knowledge.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I look forward to the opportunities and insights I will gain from being part of the Whakauae wh&#257;nau.</p>\r\n', '', 1680566604, '04-04-2023', 'y'),
(162, 0, 'Funding awarded to young researcher merging Western and M&#257;tauranga M&#257;ori perspectives', '<p>Ground breaking cancer research aimed at improving health outcomes for M&#257;ori communities has received a major boost with the latest funding award from Te K&#257;hui Matepukupuku o Aotearoa (the Cancer Society of New Zealand) and Hei &#256;huru M&#333;wai (M&#257;ori Cancer Research Leadership Aotearoa).</p>', '<p>Ground breaking cancer research aimed at improving health outcomes for M&#257;ori communities has received a major boost with the latest funding award from Te K&#257;hui Matepukupuku o Aotearoa (the Cancer Society of New Zealand) and Hei &#256;huru M&#333;wai (M&#257;ori Cancer Research Leadership Aotearoa).</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Danielle Sword (Mua&#363;poko, Te &#256;tiawa ki Whakarongotai, Ng&#257;i Tahu), whose innovative approach to cancer research puts M&#257;ori health at the forefront, has been awarded the M&#257;ori Cancer Research Award.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Danielle, who is supported in her PhD journey by Whakauae Research Services, the only Iwi-owned M&#257;ori health research organisation in Aotearoa New Zealand, says that she is deeply committed to investigating cancer treatment from a te ao M&#257;ori perspective.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&ldquo;I want to see our wh&#257;nau have a better chance at fighting against cancer. This award means I can pursue a PhD that will utilise both Western science and M&#257;tauranga M&#257;ori to explore the emerging cancer treatment CAR T-cell therapy and its potential impact on M&#257;ori,&rdquo; she says.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Sword notes her frequent attendance at tangihanga as a child has been a driving force behind her inspiration to work in health research.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&ldquo;Growing up I realised that, compared to our P&#257;keh&#257; wh&#257;nau, tangihanga were a regular event. My wh&#257;nau were passing away due to preventable illnesses and health-related issues far more than the wh&#257;nau of many of my peers,&rdquo; she says.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&ldquo;The support from Hei &#256;huru M&#333;wai and the Cancer Society with this kaupapa gives me more confidence in my mahi as a w&#257;hine M&#257;ori scientist and researcher. Along with the support of the research team at Whakauae, I can take the next steps in my mahi towards reducing inequity and reducing those frequent tangihanga,&rdquo; says Sword.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Tanya Allport, Whakauae Research Services Acting Director, says Sword&rsquo;s work will provide a valuable contribution to our understanding of the impact of new cancer treatment on M&#257;ori.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&ldquo;For too long now, decision-making in the health system has not considered the perspective of the people with the lowest health and wellbeing outcomes. M&#257;ori want to have a say in how the system should care for them &ndash; Danielle is one of the researchers making that happen,&rdquo; she says.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&ldquo;As an Iwi owned and operated venture, Whakauae has a unique voice in the health research sphere. We are thrilled that Danielle&rsquo;s hard work has been recognised and the award she has received will lead to better outcomes for wh&#257;nau M&#257;ori,&rdquo; says Allport.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The M&#257;ori Cancer Researcher Award is the result of a partnership between the Cancer Society and Hei &#256;huru M&#333;wai.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&ldquo;The award shows the advances that can be made possible for wh&#257;nau in the health system when Western organisations work in collaboration with Kaupapa M&#257;ori organisations, just as Whakauae Research is working in partnership with the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research to support Danielle&rsquo;s mahi. The commitment to each other demonstrated by this award highlights how the health system could operate for the benefit of all New Zealanders,&rdquo; says Allport.</p>\r\n', '', 1682911192, '01-05-2023', 'y'),
(163, 0, 'Whakauae Research wins Ivy League Award', '<p>Tom Devine (Master of Public Health, Columbia 2023) and researchers at Whakauae have been named this year&rsquo;s recipients of the Jack Elinson Award by Columbia University, New York City.</p>', '<p>Tom Devine (Master of Public Health, Columbia 2023) and researchers at Whakauae have been named this year&rsquo;s recipients of the Jack Elinson Award by Columbia University, New York City. The award is named for Jack&nbsp;Elinson, the first Chair of Columbia&rsquo;s Sociomedical Sciences Department, who coined the term sociomedical science. &nbsp;It recognises the contribution to sociomedical research made by a Columbia sociomedical sciences programmes graduate student through their lead authorship and publication of a paper of outstanding merit.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>A faculty panel selected the paper, published in the <em>Journal of Humanistic Psychology</em> in 2022 and entitled &ldquo;Equity, Public Health Messaging, and Traditional M&#257;ori Knowledge: The Te Ranga Tupua COVID-19 Response&rdquo;, for this year&rsquo;s award. The paper&rsquo;s rigour, significance, and overall excellence were noted by the selection panel.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Tom has been with Whakauae since 2020 and has worked on a number of research projects alongside the team including the Te Ranga Tupua COVID-19 Response study, public health policy commentary, and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) access for M&#257;ori MSM. He has been in New York since 2021 completing his Master of Public Health degree at Columbia on a Fulbright Scholarship, William Georgetti Scholarship and Gordan Watson Scholarship.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Tom has also been nominated for a distinguished thesis award for his dissertation entitled <em>Putting Systems Thinking into Public Health Practice: A toolkit for Aotearoa New Zealand</em>.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>He would like to acknowledge Whakauae and its leadership for their mentorship over recent years and for the opportunity to learn and be involved in Kaupapa M&#257;ori research. The knowledge he has acquired during his time with Whakauae has not only informed his studies at Columbia but also his work as a Principal Advisor at Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Congratulations on all you have achieved to date through your hard work Tom!</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Tom Devine and Linda Fried\" src=\"/uploads/images/tom-devine-and-linda-fried.jpg\" style=\"height:650px; width:650px\" /><br />\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size:12px\">Tom with school Dean Linda Fried</span></em></p>\r\n', '', 1686700879, '14-06-2023', 'y'),
(164, 0, 'Wai Rangahau M&#257;ori Research Ethics Symposium', '<p>On 21 June 2023 Te Wh&#257;nau o Waipareira, in association with Te Whare W&#257;nanga o Awanui&#257;rangi and N&#333;ku te Ao, held a symposium for researchers interested in better understanding the application of Kaupapa M&#257;ori research ethics.</p>\r\n', '<p><em><span style=\"font-size:12px\">L/R: Mel Potaka-Osborne, Gill Potaka-Osborne, Tania Allport, Tom Johnson, , Lynley Cvitanovic, Luke Enoka</span></em></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>On 21 June 2023 Te Wh&#257;nau o Waipareira, in association with Te Whare W&#257;nanga o Awanui&#257;rangi and N&#333;ku te Ao, held a symposium for researchers interested in better understanding the application of Kaupapa M&#257;ori research ethics. The symposium proceedings were facilitated by Professor Te Kani Kingi, who is also Chair of the Waipareira Research Ethics Committee. The Ethics Committee members are Gill Potaka-Osborne of Whakauae Research, Dr Helen Wihongi, Dr Tia Dawes, and Georgina Martin. Rewa Harker is the committee coordinator, on behalf of Te Wh&#257;nau o Waipareira Trust</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Gill participated in the T&#257;maki Makaurau symposium with Whakauae colleagues, Dr Tanya Allport, Luke Enoka, Tom Johnson, Mel Potaka-Osborne and Lynley Cvitanovic.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Te Wh&#257;nau o Waipareira invited three speakers to present on broad issues of interest around Western ethical research processes and the expectations of M&#257;ori communities engaging in research.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Dr Lily George\" src=\"/uploads/images/Dr-Lily-George.png\" style=\"height:320px; width:320px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The first speaker was Dr Lily George, former Chair of the New Zealand Ethics Committee, who outlined factors that have shaped the development of ethical requirements in research historically and internationally. She went on to localise development drawing on the impact that the &lsquo;unfortunate experiment,&rsquo; and the ensuing Cartwright Inquiry, had had particularly concerning securing the informed consent of research participants. Lily went on to explore a variety of ethical challenges she had encountered in her community research mahi. She highlighted that research with M&#257;ori occurs in a cultural context within which &ldquo;<em>creating lifelong relationships is paramount.</em>&rdquo; &nbsp;Ethical research practice with M&#257;ori communities, Lily explained, is all about tikanga which reflects values, beliefs and the way M&#257;ori see the world.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Dr Tia Dawes\" src=\"/uploads/images/Dr-Tia-Dawes.png\" style=\"height:320px; width:320px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Dr Tia Dawes, the second speaker, explored the kupu koha and the tensions between M&#257;ori and non-M&#257;ori interpretations of koha. Tia noted that, along with some other M&#257;ori kupu, koha had recently been added to the <em>Oxford Dictionary</em>. The meanings attributed to koha in that publication include a gift, present, offering, donation, contribution, instruction or advice. These meanings, he argued did not adequately reflect the understanding of koha in Te Ao M&#257;ori with significant implications for research practice. Tia engaged symposium participants in lively discussion about these implications and how they could be addressed. Dr Ella Henry, a symposium participant, talked about the historical struggle that M&#257;ori researchers had faced to include koha as a legitimate part of research practice.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Dr Tony O?Connor\" src=\"/uploads/images/Dr-Tony-OConnor-.png\" style=\"height:320px; width:320px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The third speaker was Dr Tony O&rsquo;Connor who, together with Hector Kaiwai of WaiRangahau, talked about conducting research within the parameters determined by ethics committees. They highlighted, for example, how ethics approval for a study may stipulate gaining informed consent using very lengthy information sheets that may not suit the needs of research participants. Re-designing such documents, highlighting key consent issues and making innovative use of graphics to promote user accessibility, was proposed as one way of better matching ethics requirements with research participant needs. Hector and Tony discussed the realities of researching and evaluating in communities. They spoke about how researchers and evaluators need to be flexible as research design proposed at the time of writing an ethics application can &lsquo;morph&rsquo; given the reality of engaging communities in research.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Hector Kaiwai\" src=\"/uploads/images/Hector-Kaiwai.png\" style=\"height:320px; width:320px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>At the conclusion of the three presentations, Hector summarised the day&rsquo;s discussion. He observed that the common thread that ran through each presentation was that relationships are critically important when conducting research with M&#257;ori communities.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Whakauae wishes to thank Te Wh&#257;nau o Waipareira for putting this very thought provoking and engaging symposium together. We are already looking forward to the next one!</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '', 1688077056, '30-06-2023', 'y'),
(165, 0, '2023 Lowitja Conference', '<p>Whakauae researchers, Gill Potaka-Osborne and Donna Kerridge took part in the Lowitja Institute&rsquo;s <em>3rd International Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Conference</em> in June 2023.</p>\r\n', '<p>Whakauae researchers, Gill Potaka-Osborne and Donna Kerridge took part in the Lowitja Institute&rsquo;s <em>3rd International Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Conference</em> in June 2023.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The conference was held in Cairns, Queensland on the traditional lands of the Gimuy-Walubarra Yidinji&nbsp; and Yirraganydji people. Conference participants came from Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand, the wider Pacific region, Hawaii, Canada and further afield. The theme for the biennial conference was&nbsp;&ldquo;Truth, Rights, Response&rdquo;. Under this general theme, there were four sub-themes:</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Sovereignty and self-determination</strong><br />\r\n	As Indigenous peoples, how do we celebrate and reclaim sovereignty for greater health and wellbeing? We have a right to cultural expression and continuity of our ways of knowing, being and doing. Here we can explore concepts such as agency, truth-telling and control, access to services, Indigenous leadership and nation building.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Living a good life</strong><br />\r\n	How do Indigenous peoples define, build knowledge, advocate and undertake actions that contribute to living a good life through identity, cultural practices, art and music? What is the intergenerational investment that is integral to a thriving family, kinship and community?</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Data and technology</strong><br />\r\n	How do Indigenous peoples lead communication, data governance and technological innovation that maximises data and technology in research and service delivery? How can this enable effective and timely knowledge translation that benefits Indigenous peoples&rsquo; health and wellbeing?</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Environment, Country, Belonging</strong><br />\r\n	How do Indigenous peoples&rsquo; connection and belonging to environment and Country contribute to a stronger cultural and spiritual health and wellbeing? How is this belonging reflected and strengthened through knowledge translation, traditional practices and continuity of culture?</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Workforce and leadership</strong><br />\r\n	Having a highly skilled and professionally led health workforce is crucial to closing the gap in health and life outcomes and ensuring a safe, efficient and responsive health sector for Indigenous peoples.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>There were keynote presentations delivered by local and international speakers who spoke about upholding the rights of Indigenous people in health. It was heartening to see the many young Indigenous researchers coming up through the research ranks, a fact noted by Distinguished Professor Linda Tuhiwai Smith (Aotearoa New Zealand) who also talked about her long research career saying, &ldquo;there is no retirement plan in this business of research&quot;.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Distinguished Professor Linda Smith presenting at the Lowitja Conference\" src=\"/uploads/images/Linda-Smith-for-article.jpg\" style=\"height:460px; width:650px\" /><br />\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size:12px\">Distinguished Professor Linda Smith presenting at the Lowitja Conference</span></em></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Close to 1200 people attended the conference with over 250 people presenting across the social determinants of health spectrum.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>On the first day of the conference, Gill presented a session entitled&nbsp;&ldquo;Ko au te awa, Ko te awa ko au, I am the river, and the river is me&rdquo;. The session explored how Whakauae Research Services Ltd is integrating Kaupapa M&#257;ori and Appreciative Inquiry research methods. The presentation described bringing together the voices of wh&#257;nau M&#257;ori on a cancer journey together with those of primary health care workers on one site to help reshape primary care services, ensuring better health outcomes for M&#257;ori. The project <em>He Waka Eke Noa - Co-creating primary care that works for wh&#257;nau M&#257;ori</em> is part of an HRC funded <em>Kia Puawai</em> research programme being led by Whakauae.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Gill also supported a second Whakauae presentation delivered at the conference entitled &ldquo;Rongo&#257; M&#257;ori is not CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine)&rdquo; drawing on the findings of <em>Te Ao Rauropi</em> research project. The presentation explored Rongo&#257; M&#257;ori as a health and wellbeing approach based on traditional M&#257;ori worldviews, customs, and knowledge. The practice of Rongo&#257; M&#257;ori, handed down through generations, is currently experiencing a resurgence. The presentation demonstrated how Rongo&#257; M&#257;ori is a legitimate healing practice that can co-exist with Western medicine.&nbsp;Donna Kerridge, a Rongo&#257; healer herself and a <em>Te Ao Rauropi</em> project researcher, was the key speaker. Donna and Gill were supported by Te Oranganui Trust (Whanganui) colleagues, in particular Ngahina Gardiner who opened the presentation with karakia. This was particularly fitting as Ngahina also designed the logo for <em>Te Ao Rauropi</em> in the early phases of research implementation.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Gill and Donna were later delighted to be able to reciprocate and support a presentation by Wheturangi Walsh-Tapiata and Rebecca Davies of Te Oranganui.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Gill Potaka-Osborne (left) and Donna Kerridge in Cairns\" src=\"/uploads/images/Gill-%26-Donna-for-article.jpg\" style=\"height:488px; width:650px\" /><br />\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size:12px\">Gill Potaka-Osborne (left) and Donna Kerridge in Cairns</span></em></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Gill was also able to catch up and network with colleagues at the conference who worked with Whakauae in the research centre&rsquo;s earlier days. They included public health advocate, Shane Bradbrook and former Whakauae researcher, Dr Rachel Brown, who undertook doctoral study when with Whakauae and who is now Chief Executive of the National Hauora Coalition based in T&#257;maki Makaurau.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '', 1688078631, '30-06-2023', 'y'),
(166, 0, 'New Te P&#363;take - Whakauae Raro Occasional Paper released - He Mahi Tirohanga Building the M&#257;ori Health Research Workforce: A Literature Review', '<p>A fourth paper in <em>Te P&#363;take - Whakauae Raro Occasional Paper Series</em>, an online space that explores the aspirations, challenges and important issues arising for M&#257;ori, by M&#257;ori, has now been published by Whakauae Research.</p>', '<p>A fourth paper in <em>Te P&#363;take - Whakauae Raro Occasional Paper Series</em>, an online space that explores the aspirations, challenges and important issues arising for M&#257;ori, by M&#257;ori, has now been published by Whakauae Research. <em>He Mahi Tirohanga Building the M&#257;ori Health Research Workforce: A Literature Review</em>, authored by Ema Tu&rsquo;akoi (Ng&#257;ti Whakaue, Ng&#257;ti T&#363;wharetoa ki Taup&#333;, Ng&#257;ti Maru ki Hauraki, Tongatapu) dives into the existing literature concerning the M&#257;ori health research workforce. Specifically, she looks at what is currently being done to increase M&#257;ori health research workforce capacity and capability in light of a wide range of barriers that impact M&#257;ori health. The paper highlights gaps in the existing literature, and the value of whakawhanaungatanga for tauira in the education sector.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The <em>Whakauae Raro Occasional Paper Series</em> was started in 2020 to provide a forum for original research, review, commentary, and reflective essays on issues of relevance to wh&#257;nau, hap? and Iwi M&#257;ori. Relevant to today, Ema believes that the future growth of the M&#257;ori health research workforce must also be considered as part of the larger health reforms in Aotearoa New Zealand. <a href=\"https://www.whakauae.co.nz/publications/occasional-papers/15/\">Her paper can be accessed here</a>.</p>\r\n', '', 1688939246, '10-07-2023', 'y'),
(167, 0, 'Kia Pu&#257;wai Winter Studentship recipient: Ben Barton', '<p>Ko Te Arawa te Waka</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Ngongotaha te Maunga</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Te Rotorua-nui-a Kahumatamomoe te moana Ko Te Arawa te Iwi</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Ngati Whakaue te Hapu</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Tama te Kapua te Marae</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Ben Barton ahau</p>', '<p>Ko Te Arawa te Waka</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Ngongotaha te Maunga</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Te Rotorua-nui-a Kahumatamomoe te moana Ko Te Arawa te Iwi</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Ngati Whakaue te Hapu</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Tama te Kapua te Marae</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Ben Barton ahau</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I entered the realm of research in my second year of studying Health Science with a major in Psychology at AUT, when I was offered a position as a research assistant for Dr. Lara Greaves at the University of Auckland. Our projects centred around M&#257;ori identity, which resonated deeply with my own personal M&#257;ori identity journey. &nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>My passion for research is not only fuelled by my strong curiosity to delve into challenging and complex questions but also motivated by the urge to decolonise Aotearoa, tackle societal issues, and create groundbreaking solutions that enhance the wellbeing of our people.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In imagining a flourishing future for M&#257;ori in 2050, I envision a continued revitalisation of M&#257;ori culture and language, with a focus on increased bilingualism and the integration of te reo M&#257;ori, rightly acknowledging te reo as an official language of Aotearoa. Additionally, I foresee a greater representation of M&#257;ori in politics, aimed at addressing historical injustices and promoting equity. &nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In this vision, M&#257;tauranga M&#257;ori, will be acknowledged and integrated into mainstream education. Efforts will be made to recognise and protect land and resource rights through co-governance models. Furthermore, there will be a strong commitment to closing health disparities, leading to improved wellbeing for M&#257;ori and fostering prosperity within M&#257;ori communities.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>As we progress towards 2050, the M&#257;ori population will experience significant growth, facilitated by a reduced sense of whakam&#257;, surrounding identity. Instead, there will be an emphasis on prioritising connection and reconnection to whakapapa. This transformative shift will empower M&#257;ori to emerge as a formidable force that commands attention and recognition, propelling M&#257;ori towards a vibrant and flourishing future.</p>\r\n', '', 1689807688, '20-07-2023', 'y'),
(168, 0, 'Kia Pu&#257;wai Winter Studentship recipient: Saffron Stanley', '<p>T&#275;n&#257; koutou katoa</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Mauao te maunga</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Tauranga te moana</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko M&#257;taatua te waka</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Ng&#257;iterangi, Waikato Tainui me Ng&#257;i Tahu ng&#257; iwi</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Ng&#257;i Tuwhiwhia me Ng&#257;ti Tapu ng&#257; hap&#363;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Saffron Stanley t&#333;ku ingoa</p>', '<p>T&#275;n&#257; koutou katoa</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Mauao te maunga</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Tauranga te moana</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko M&#257;taatua te waka</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Ng&#257;iterangi, Waikato Tainui me Ng&#257;i Tahu ng&#257; iwi</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Ng&#257;i Tuwhiwhia me Ng&#257;ti Tapu ng&#257; hap&#363;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Saffron Stanley t&#333;ku ingoa</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am in my final year at Waipapa Taumata Rau, studying for a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminology. I&#39;ve always known that my call to action was to play a part in addressing inequities faced by M&#257;ori. I was specifically drawn to research after having the privilege of working on a research project through the university this summer, which opened my eyes to the potential within the research realm to offer meaningful contributions and spark changes to areas in desperate need of insight and reform for M&#257;ori, by M&#257;ori.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>To me, a flourishing 2050 for M&#257;ori is underscored by the overall aspiration of mana motuhake, where our aspirations, needs, culture, and wh&#257;nau networks are nurtured and met through M&#257;ori-led kaupapa. I envision a future where we are protected, heard, and empowered in all areas. I hope to contribute to such aspirations by working on M&#257;ori-led research, and I am humbled and excited to be a part of this project with Whakauae.</p>\r\n', '', 1689807923, '20-07-2023', 'y'),
(169, 0, 'Kia Pu&#257;wai Winter Studentship recipient: Jorja Heta', '<p>T&#275;n&#257; koutou,<br />\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Jorja Heta t&#333;ku ingoa.</p>', '<p>T&#275;n&#257; koutou,</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Jorja Heta t&#333;ku ingoa.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I hail from Te Tai Tokerau and am of Ng&#257;puhi, Te Rarawa and Te Aup&#333;uri descent. I am currently based in T&#257;maki Makaurau completing my undergraduate degree in a BA/LLB.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Research to me is a powerful avenue to be critical. To unpack and dismantle western theories and breathe new life into Indigenous stories. Sourcing the wisdom of our T&#363;puna that informs us to move backwards into the future. Ka mua, ka muri. I enter this space with the hope to examine our political climate from an intersectional lens and shed some insights for hapori M&#257;ori. Our research can leave legacies. and when I think of trailblazers in our histories such as Linda Tuhiwai Smith and Moana Jackson, putting pen to paper can inform future decision-making. I hope it does, at least for one person. From my whakaaro, that&rsquo;s what transformation feels like. An internal awakening within ourselves alongside an external shift of systems. You cannot have one without the other. I guess that&rsquo;s the brilliant duality of existence and why we have obligations to share knowledge that is tika, in the right way.</p>', '', 1689808157, '20-07-2023', 'y'),
(170, 0, 'Kia Pu&#257;wai Winter Studentship recipient: Reuben George Himiona Nightingale', '<p>Ko Reuben George Himiona Nightingale t&#333;ku ingoa. &nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Te Rarawa, ko Ng&#257;puhi ko Ng&#257;ti Maniapoto &#333;ku iwi.</p>', '<p>Ko Reuben George Himiona Nightingale t&#333;ku ingoa. &nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Te Rarawa, ko Ng&#257;puhi ko Ng&#257;ti Maniapoto &#333;ku iwi.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&zwj;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>After leaving High School in Year 10 I became a recluse and spent nearly five years on the internet, living at home with my Mum. Most of my time I was browsing the internet searching for world news, history and events that pertained to social and environmental justice (especially, definitely animals!). I then spent a decade working in the hospitality sector where I encountered many people, and my fascination for human behaviour began to flourish in a real life context. So, entering the realm of people centered research was a natural progression for me. In 2020 I started pursuing a degree in Psychology and Social Policy at Waikato University; I began to explore the field of Kaupapa M&#257;ori Psychology and Community Psychology, and quickly found that I am able to put forward greater levels of engagement in my learning when exploring M&#257;ori issues. Tertiary study has revealed that I am passionate about improving the well-being of M&#257;ori communities and that through my engagement in academic research I hold real potential in supporting the development and implementation of tangible benefits for M&#257;ori people and community.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Throughout my academic journey so far, I have found great fulfillment in connecting my cultural heritage with my learning. Reflecting on the generational trauma and the impact of colonial rule on our people allows me to recognise the profound importance of research in addressing these issues. By engaging in research, I see an opportunity to contribute to the restoration of our sovereignty.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In envisioning a flourishing 2050 for M&#257;ori, I aspire to witness a future that sees:</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>A constitution inspired by Te Tiriti and he whakaputanga.</li>\r\n	<li>Sovereign rights and citizenship granted to our waters that have nourished our people, environment &nbsp;and &nbsp;ecology for millennia gone by and to come.</li>\r\n	<li>A month in the year dedicated to serving, memorializing and forgiving our countries needless and illegal history of warfare because social progression requires acknowledgment and real work.</li>\r\n	<li>Normalisation in the fluency of te reo M&#257;ori.</li>\r\n	<li>Streamlined kaupapa M&#257;ori tertiary education and career pathways.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n', '', 1689808502, '20-07-2023', 'y'),
(171, 0, 'Tomairangi, our new Whakauae Studentship recipient joins T&#333; m&#257;tou kainga, t&#333; m&#257;tou &#363;kaipo', '<p>Mai Maketu ki Tongariro<br />\r\nKo Te Arawa te waka<br />\r\nKo Waingaehe te awa<br />\r\nKo Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe te roto<br />\r\nKo Ngati Uenukuk&#333;pako me&nbsp; Te Roro o Te Rangi nga iwi<br />\r\nKo Owhata te marae<br />\r\nI te taha o t&#333;ku M&#257;m&#257;, ko Patricia Paraone-Pairama t&#333;ku kuia r&#257;ua ko Wiremu Hone Barlow t&#333;ku koro. Kua mate t&#333;ku kuia.<br />\r\nI te taha o t&#333;ku P&#257;p&#257;, ko June Ramsey t&#333;ku kuia r&#257;ua ko Haaka M&#333;kena t&#333;ku koro. Kua mate t&#333;ku koro.<br />\r\nKo Anaru M&#333;kena r&#257;ua ko Karyn Barlow &#333;ku m&#257;tua<br />\r\nKo Ebony-Grace Tomairangi ahau</p>', '<p>Mai Maketu ki Tongariro<br />\r\nKo Te Arawa te waka<br />\r\nKo Waingaehe te awa<br />\r\nKo Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe te roto<br />\r\nKo Ngati Uenukuk&#333;pako me&nbsp; Te Roro o Te Rangi nga iwi<br />\r\nKo Owhata te marae<br />\r\nI te taha o t&#333;ku M&#257;m&#257;, ko Patricia Paraone-Pairama t&#333;ku kuia r&#257;ua ko Wiremu Hone Barlow t&#333;ku koro. Kua mate t&#333;ku kuia.<br />\r\nI te taha o t&#333;ku P&#257;p&#257;, ko June Ramsey t&#333;ku kuia r&#257;ua ko Haaka M&#333;kena t&#333;ku koro. Kua mate t&#333;ku koro.<br />\r\nKo Anaru M&#333;kena r&#257;ua ko Karyn Barlow &#333;ku m&#257;tua<br />\r\nKo Ebony-Grace Tomairangi ahau</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>T&#275;n&#257; koutou! I currently study creative writing and te reo M&#257;ori at Te W&#257;nanga Aronui o T?maki Makaurau (AUT). My ambitions are to follow my passion for writing as well as to integrate my native language and Te &#256;o M&#257;ori. Originally, I studied towards a communications degree with the aim of majoring in journalism. Communications classes have influenced my writing, and I have learned lots from that journey. However, since switching to my current major I&rsquo;ve felt more in touch with who I am as a rangatahi M&#257;ori.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I firmly believe in uplifting the mana of our people and providing our communities with awhi; creating safe spaces for M&#257;ori, wherever we may be. It is a privilege to be working with Whakauae to showcase the diversity of M&#257;ori in all our walks of life. Working with Whakauae has allowed me to share p&#363;r&#257;kau and whakaaro from these different walks of life in a creative way; very much in line with how my t&#363;puna would have. It&rsquo;s an honour to express these philosophies with Whakauae Research. The scholarship that Whakauae as awarded me will allow me to expand my knowledge and skill set in ways I&rsquo;m excited to see benefiting our people.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>As a wahine M&#257;ori, this opportunity gives me great pride. I&rsquo;m excited to take what I learn, through the guidance of Whakauae, into my future, where I can very strongly continue to drive positive change for our wh&#257;nau. Mauri ora!</p>\r\n', '', 1689809140, '20-07-2023', 'y'),
(172, 0, 'Indigenous Peoples Conference on HIV and Hepatitis Health Equity', '<p>Dr Tanya Allport and Tom Johnson from Whakauae Research, and Dr Zarah Allport (Te Wh&#257;nau o Waipareira ) attended the <strong>Indigenous Peoples Conference on HIV and Hepatitis Health Equity</strong> in Meaanjin (Brisbane), the ancient lands of the aboriginal Jaggera and Turrbal peoples.</p>', '<p>Dr Tanya Allport and Tom Johnson from Whakauae Research, and Dr Zarah Allport (Te Wh&#257;nau o Waipareira ) attended the <strong>Indigenous Peoples Conference on HIV and Hepatitis Health Equity</strong> in Meaanjin (Brisbane), the ancient lands of the aboriginal Jaggera and Turrbal peoples.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The conference was aimed at centring Indigenous peoples&rsquo; expertise, experiences, and leadership within the themes around continued inequities of preventing, treating, and managing HIV and Hepatitis for Indigenous peoples across the globe.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Led by Co-Convenors James Ward (UQ Poche) and Edan Campbell-O&rsquo;Brien, the conference provided a culturally safe forum for Indigenous Health Professionals internationally to advocate for the needs and interests of Indigenous Peoples in global and state led initiatives in HIV and Hepatitis.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Topics included policy, programming, and financing, discussions on challenges and gaps across the sector, and presentations by representatives from Aotearoa, Professor Chris Cunningham (Director of the Research Centre for Hauora &amp; Health, College of Health Te Kura Hauora Tangata, Massey University), and Professor Papaarangi Reid (Tumuaki and Head of Department of M&#257;ori Health at the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland).</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Bringing together attendees from diverse countries including Canada, USA, Nepal, Australia and Aotearoa, the conference highlighted the shared experiences and the work that is still needed across our countries to achieve recognition, resourcing and self-determined pathways towards HIV and Hepatitis prevention and management.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>One of the important outcomes of the conference was the shared drafting and ratification by delegates of an Indigenous manifesto that outlined a challenge to the International Aids Society (IAS - whose conference was being held in Brisbane subsequent to the Indigenous one) to explicitly acknowledge Indigenous peoples as priority populations in HIV prevention and care (currently they are not).&nbsp;Titled &ldquo;More than words, more than tokenism, more than silence&rdquo;, the statement to IAS highlights the continued overrepresentation of Indigenous peoples in infection data and seeks action and commitment from the IAS to stand with Indigenous peoples across the world.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The conference allowed the team from Whakauae to meet academics, frontline practitioners and people with lived experience of HIV, and have returned home to Aotearoa refreshed with new knowledge, connections and support to further the development of a project around inequities of HIV prevention for M&#257;ori.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Indigenous Peoples Conference on HIV and Hepatitis Health Equity\" src=\"/uploads/images/11111.jpg\" style=\"height:488px; width:650px\" /></p>\r\n', '', 1690754802, '31-07-2023', 'y'),
(173, 0, 'Kanapu Hui Hihiri Regional W&#257;nanga Whanganui July 2023', '<p>On 18 July 2023, Whakauae was invited to speak at the Kanapu Hui Hihiri hosted by Te Kaahui o Rauru, Whanganui. Kanapu can be translated as lightening or instantaneous glow and is the name of an initiative designed and led by Ng&#257; Pae o te Maramatanga (NPM) M&#257;ori Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE).</p>', '<p><em><span style=\"font-size:12px\">L/R Peter Drusckovich, Te Miringa Parkes and Macy Duxfield</span></em></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>On 18 July 2023, Whakauae was invited to speak at the Kanapu Hui Hihiri hosted by Te Kaahui o Rauru, Whanganui. Kanapu can be translated as lightening or instantaneous glow and is the name of an initiative designed and led by Ng&#257; Pae o te Maramatanga (NPM) M&#257;ori Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE). The aim of Kanapu is to create new, and to renew, research connections across te ao M&#257;ori. The initiative, hosted by Te Ngira: Institute of Population Research at the University of Waikato is funded by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). The intent of Kanapu is to &ldquo;<em>connect and nurture a diverse puna (pool) of M&#257;ori talent in the wider RSI<sup>i</sup></em> (Research, Science and Innovation) <em>system and expand the impact of Vision M&#257;tauranga<sup>ii</sup></em>&rdquo;. They have led this initiative and committed to delivering six hui convened regionally between May and July 2023. &nbsp;Kanapu Hui Hihiri Whanganui was facilitated by <a href=\"https://www.aatea.co.nz/en/home/\" target=\"_blank\">Hinerangi Edwards of Aatea Solutions</a>, in association with Jude Cornelius (Te Kaahui o Rauru).</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The hui was attended by over 40 people from community, iwi and research organisations with an interest in learning about diverse research developments occurring locally and connecting with like-minded people from the wider Whanganui rohe. The first of five presentations was delivered by three rangatahi, Te Miringa Parkes, Macy Duxfield and Peter Druskovich, who spoke about their aspirations and learnings so far in RSI spaces and the challenges they encounter as they navigate their RSI pathways. A key message from this presentation was don&rsquo;t ask rangatahi what they think if you&rsquo;re not going to listen to what they have to say.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The next presentation was delivered by Brigham Anderson and Miriama Cribb of Te Atawhai o Te Ao who described the range of research projects that their organisation is currently undertaking. Miriama described how proud they had been to be a successful recipient of Independent Research Organisation funding from the HRC since 2014 and how that funding had contributed to their ongoing research programme.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The third presentation was from Awhina Cameron, the CE of T&#363; Tama W&#257;hine o Taranaki, based in New Plymouth. <a href=\"https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/community-health-and-social-services/social/tu-tama-wahine-o-taranaki/\" target=\"_blank\">You can find out more about that here</a>.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>She spoke about the inspirations, fruits and challenges of delivering their hapori-based rangahau in Taranaki. Awhina drew on the k&#333;rero of Taranaki k&#257;umatua and the influence it had on her development as a researcher.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The first presentation after lunch was delivered by Pou Whirinaki (Ng&#257;tirangitanga and Te Ao Turoa Manager), Deana Wilson and Ng&#257; Waihua o Paerangi Pou, Arahi Helen Leahy. &nbsp;They spoke to their RSI related mahi in Ng&#257; Whiri Hua and their Te Waiaroaro cultural monitoring programme. Deana&rsquo;s k&#333;rero on what they are doing in the environmental space sparked interest from the audience particularly their work with the Awa Tupua.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The final presentation was by Gill Potaka-Osborne, a senior researcher with Whakauae Research Services, an iwi owned M&#257;ori health research organisation located in Whanganui. Gill spoke about how Whakauae was initially established as the research arm of Ng?ti Hauiti and the subsequent journey of the organisation over the last 18 years. She went on to describe how, under the leadership of Dr Heather Gifford, Dr Amohia Boulton and Dr Tanya Allport, Whakauae had grown from humble beginnings to eventually become an internationally respected Kaupapa M&#257;ori research organisation. Gill told the story of her pathway as a researcher from being a kai&#257;whina at a K&#333;hanga Reo, to a Ministry of Social Development Case Manager then contracts manager at a M&#257;ori Development organisation prior to her employment at Whakauae. She described the positive influence her father, Mike Potaka had on that journey through his own research on the Whanganui River Claims. Gill went on to describe the current research projects being undertaken by Whakauae including:</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Independent Research Organisation Capability Fund and associated research projects;</li>\r\n	<li>Kia Pu&#257;wai Programme Grant and four research projects under that; and</li>\r\n	<li>Te Ao Rauropi: Mapping the biosphere of Rongo&#257; M&#257;ori Research Project.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Whakauae wishes to congratulate everyone involved in the organisation of this event and looks forward to the next one!</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>[i] Research, Science &amp; Innovation</p>\r\n\r\n<p>[ii] <a href=\"https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC2208/S00032/kanapu-accelerating-maori-rsi-talent-leadership-and-system-navigation.htm\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC2208/S00032/kanapu-accelerating-maori-rsi-talent-leadership-and-system-navigation.htm</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '', 1691459166, '08-08-2023', 'y');
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(174, 0, 'Puanga / Matariki Celebration at R&#257;t&#257; Marae', '<p>In July 2023, Whakauae staff, board members, iwi members, sub-contractors and their wh&#257;nau were invited to celebrate Puanga at R&#257;t&#257; Marae prior to the new Matariki public holiday.</p>', '<p><em><span style=\"font-size:12px\">Back row from left: &nbsp;Ayesha Maraku, Anahera Maraku, Mel Potaka-Osborne. Front row from left: Ellie Tapsell, Luke Enoka, Utiku Potaka, Stacey Ruru, Lynley Cvitanovic and Gill Potaka-Osborne.</span></em></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In July 2023, Whakauae staff, board members, iwi members, sub-contractors and their wh&#257;nau were invited to celebrate Puanga at R&#257;t&#257; Marae prior to the new Matariki public holiday. The two-day w&#257;nanga organised by Utiku Potaka, Luke Enoka and Tom Johnson provided us with a range of activities to acknowledge the M&#257;ori New Year.&nbsp; They included a p&#333;whiri for recently recruited senior researcher, Cinnamon Lindsay-Latimer, PhD student Aneta Cram and wh&#257;nau new to R&#257;t&#257; Marae. &nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Cinnamon Lindsay-Latimer\" src=\"/uploads/images/Puanga-CLL.jpg\"/><br />\r\n</span></em></p>Cinnamon Lindsay-Latimer</span></em></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The p&#333;whiri was followed by whakawhanaungatanga in the whare where we shared our stories and whakapapa with each other. The next session was a k&#333;rero from Meretini Bennett-Huxtable about Puanga and the maramataka. &nbsp;Meretini, a Ng&#257;ti Hauiti descendant, described her journey with the revitalisation of maramataka and explained how she is using it in her current role with Healthy Families Whanganui Rangit&#299;kei Ruapehu around suicide prevention.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The group then joined iwi members in the wharekai for a delicious lunch before together picking watercress for tea that night. &nbsp;Some walked off their lunch while others hitched a lift with Utiku in his trailer. As the group walked across the whenua and up the T&#363;&#299;tahi [GP1]&nbsp;stream Utiku pointed out cultural landmarks and related their importance to Ng&#257;ti Hauiti.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Puanga wananga participants gathered on the banks of the Tuitahi stream\" src=\"/uploads/images/Group-hikoi.jpg\"/><br />\r\n</span></em></p>Puanga w&#257;nanga participants gathered on the banks of the T&#363;itahi stream</span></em></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The following day, after a leisurely start and a scrumptious breakfast, Tom and Utiku set up stations for the w&#257;nanga participants to learn how to make taonga puoro.&nbsp; The two workshops were run concurrently with those preferring the warmth, making clay k&#333;auau ponga ihu under Tom&rsquo;s direction in the wharekai. Others braved the cold to fashion wooden k&#333;auau . The wood, a piece of t?tara found on the banks of the old p&#257;, Te Hou Hou, at the Rangit&#299;kei River was cut into pieces by Utiku. W&#257;nanga participants then sanded it back until it was fashioned into a flute. Many thanks go to Utiku who provided all the tools and Tom who provided the clay.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>W&#257;nanga participants said that they appreciated the time given to them by Whakauae to reflect on the past year and to think about the coming year.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Lynley Cvitanovic, Tanya Allport, Ellie Tapsell, Stacey Ruru\" src=\"/uploads/images/Puanga-Taonga.jpg\"/><br />\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size:12px\">L/R: Lynley Cvitanovic, Tanya Allport, Ellie Tapsell, Stacey Ruru</span></em></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '', 1691460525, '08-08-2023', 'y'),
(175, 0, 'Whakauae welcomes new Master\'s Scholarship student', '<p>T&#275;n&#257; koutou k&#257;toa. N&#333; uri ahau o Ng&#257;ti Whakaue r&#257;tou ko Ng&#257;ti T&#363;wharetoa ki Taup&#333;, ko Ng&#257;ti Maru ki Hauraki hoki ki te taha o t&#333;ku whaea. N&#333; Ma&rsquo;ufanga r&#257;ua ko Holonga ki Tongatapu ahau hoki ki te taha o &#333;ku m&#257;tua wh&#257;ngai. Ko Ema Matahau-Haata Tu&rsquo;akoi t&#333;ku ingoa.</p>', '<p>T&#275;n&#257; koutou k&#257;toa. N&#333; uri ahau o Ng&#257;ti Whakaue r&#257;tou ko Ng&#257;ti T&#363;wharetoa ki Taup&#333;, ko Ng&#257;ti Maru ki Hauraki hoki ki te taha o t&#333;ku whaea. N&#333; Ma&rsquo;ufanga r&#257;ua ko Holonga ki Tongatapu ahau hoki ki te taha o &#333;ku m&#257;tua wh&#257;ngai. Ko Ema Matahau-Haata Tu&rsquo;akoi t&#333;ku ingoa.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Last year, I was honoured to be a Whakauae Winter Scholarship student. Working alongside Dr Tanya Allport, I was a member of the He Mahi Tirohanga - Building the M&#257;ori Health Research Workforce research project team. As I researched the project topic, my own research capacity and capability was also developed and nurtured, further igniting my passion for M&#257;ori research.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Following the completion of my Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Auckland - Waipapa Taumata Rau, after a brief time away from academia and some guidance from my support networks at both the University and at Whakauae, I recently enrolled in a Master&rsquo;s of Indigenous Studies programme.&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>This step in my academic journey would not have been possible without the support of Whakauae. My Whakauae Master&rsquo;s Scholarship will support me to work alongside the Kia Pu&#257;wai Ake Ng&#257; Uri Whakatupu research programme team on their Translation, Uptake, and Impact (TUI) project which focuses on translating new research knowledge for wh&#257;nau, hap&#363; and iwi M&#257;ori; facilitating the uptake of new research; and designing outcomes-centred dissemination methods and tools for impact.&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>T&#275;n&#257; tatou</p>\r\n', '', 1691463697, '08-08-2023', 'y'),
(176, 0, 'Tomairangi Morgan - Reflections on the T&#333; m&#257;tou k&#257;inga t&#333; m&#257;tou &#363;kaipo storytelling studentship', '<p>Over the last several months working with Whakauae and producing stories for the T&#333; m&#257;tou k&#257;inga research project, a lot has been solidified for me.</p>', '<p>Over the last several months working with Whakauae and producing stories for the T&#333; m&#257;tou k&#257;inga research project, a lot has been solidified for me. I have read and understood the whakaaro of our wh&#257;nau when it comes to creating healthy home environments for M&#257;ori. The ideas and themes that the research has identified, and the stories birthed from these, resonate within me and I hope the mahi I have had a hand in does just the same. The themes of home being a person, kai being a staple in bringing our wh&#257;nau together, and our strength as individuals and as a collective are not new ideas for us. However, I am excited to see the understanding of non-M&#257;ori, who read and engage with this research and these stories, begin to flourish with the ultimate aim of increased understanding contributing to improving circumstances for wh&#257;nau.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I have grown as a writer and as a rangatahi, feeling a connection to those whose thoughts and opinions were expressed and shared. What I have learned from this experience is how much we, as M&#257;ori, long for the ability to care for ourselves and each other in similar ways to how our ancestors cared for one another. The lack of understanding of how and why being self-determining matters so much to us has also been highlighted for me. My hope is that the stories I have had the opportunity to produce will help progress that understanding and support wh&#257;nau M&#257;ori in reaching for and achieving better outcomes for ourselves and each other. It has been an honour to work with this kaupapa and I am excited to see how a new approach to producing research data can work.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https://www.whakauae.co.nz/uploads/publications/publication386.pdf?1693950093\">You can view the collection of stories about M&#257;ori perceptions of home here</a>.&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '', 1694382969, '11-09-2023', 'y'),
(177, 0, 'Whakauae Winter Studentship 2023 Reflections', '<p>T&#275;n&#257; koutou. In this article, we share our experiences as members of the Whakauae Winter Studentship 2023 r&#333;p&#363;. We offer some of our reflections both for Whakauae going forward and for the next cohort of tauira who may continue the work of M&#257;ori health research.</p>', '<p>T&#275;n&#257; koutou. In this article, we share our experiences as members of the Whakauae Winter Studentship 2023 r&#333;p&#363;. We offer some of our reflections both for Whakauae going forward and for the next cohort of tauira who may continue the work of M&#257;ori health research.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Saffron Stanley</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Being a member of the Whakauae Winter Studentship r&#333;p&#363; this year has been an eye-opening experience, in many ways. Conducting research at university is often positioned as relatively monolithic in terms of its outputs (journal articles and authoring papers), and that can come across as somewhat dull and restrictive. Working on the Winter Studentship kaupapa made me realise how much room for creativity and fluidity there is within research, particularly in its dissemination, and particularly in the field of Kaupapa M&#257;ori research.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The focus of our Winter Studentship project was M&#257;ori and politics. The importance of us producing research outputs that could reach and inform hapori M&#257;ori felt especially relevant, and reaffirmed for me what makes Kaupapa M&#257;ori-led research unique; being by M&#257;ori, with M&#257;ori, for M&#257;ori. Furthermore, getting to work with the other tauira in our r&#333;p&#363; who bring so much to the table, and under Tom and Tanya&rsquo;s supervision, highlighted how powerful it can be for multiple minds to come together under the same kaupapa. I have been consistently inspired and grounded by the r&#333;p&#363; and our wonderful supervisors.&nbsp;I am reminded of this whakatauk&#299; - <em>N&#257;u te rourou, n&#257;ku te rourou ka ora ai te iwi &ndash; with your food basket and my food basket the people will thrive.</em></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It has been a privilege working on this kaupapa and I know it has fundamentally shaped my perspective on what research can look like. I hope that our joint efforts in this project may help, in some way, to contribute to thriving futures for hapori M&#257;ori.&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Ben Barton</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>It almost feels wrong to attempt to capture my transformative experience with Whakauae in a mere paragraph, for I believe it deserves an entire novel of its own. Joining this kaupapa, I anticipated a powerful journey, but it outshone every expectation I had. Being chosen to be a member of the first-ever Whakauae Winter Studentship r&#333;p&#363; was an honour that evolved into an overwhelming sense of gratitude during the three months that followed. Working alongside the most passionate, talented, and supportive individuals, my sense of gratitude deepened, as I found myself continually inspired. I was not only encouraged but also pushed beyond the boundaries of what I believed I could achieve. This newfound confidence became my guiding force, allowing me to explore the depths of my potential during this project. Little did I anticipate that the journey would lead me to be involved in the creation of a card game!</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Throughout my time with Whakauae, my academic knowledge has flourished. The most significant growth however occurred within my deepening and evolving understanding of what it means to be M&#257;ori and to stand confidently in who I am. Today, I can say with unwavering mana that I stand a full foot taller in my M&#257;ori identity. Ng&#257; mihi nui, Whakauae!</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Jorja Heta</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Participating in the Whakauae Winter Studentship 2023 mahi taught me so much more than I could have ever imagined. It was the first time I have engaged in a research space that is innately Indigenous in all frontiers and grounded in tikanga M&#257;ori. Being a part of the Winter Studentship mahi has allowed me to utilise both my university skills and my cultural lens. I was privileged to work alongside a r&#333;p&#363; of brilliant tauira, all passionate about working for our people.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Together, we collectively developed new ways to share discourse on politics for hapori M&#257;ori and decided to create a card game for our final product. Drawing from p&#363;rakau, ng&#257;&nbsp;&#257;tua and our own lived experiences in this k&#275;mu, we were guided by our supervisors Tanya and Tom. They supported us with the highest degree of aroha and manaakitanga, providing the space for us to tap into our creativity and draw on our strengths.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I learned that the personal is political and that the wellness of the work is sourced from the wellness of the people too. The name, Whakauae stems from <em>Te Whakauae &#257; Tamatea</em>, also known as <em>the Jawbone of Tamatea</em>. Just as the jawbone symbolises kauae-runga and kauae-raro, celestial and terrestrial knowledge, this studentship allowed us to source both tangible and intangible m&#257;tauranga M&#257;ori. We were inspired to conduct research intuitively, ancestrally and grounded in Indigenous methodology. This studentship provided a transformative experience that has taught me so much about myself. I would strongly encourage all tauira M&#257;ori to apply.</p>\r\n', '', 1695244513, '21-09-2023', 'y'),
(178, 0, 'New addition to Te P&#363;take - Whakauae Raro Occasional Paper Series', '<p>A fifth paper in <em>Te P&#363;take - Whakauae Raro Occasional Paper Series</em> has recently been published by Whakauae Research.</p>', '<p>A fifth paper in <em>Te P&#363;take - Whakauae Raro Occasional Paper Series</em> has recently been published by Whakauae Research. Te P&#363;take offers an online space to explore aspirations, challenges and important issues arising for M&#257;ori, by M&#257;ori. Launched in 2020, &nbsp;<em>Te P&#363;take</em> aims to provide a forum for original research, review, commentary, and reflective essays on issues of relevance to wh&#257;nau, hap&#363; and Iwi M&#257;ori.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><em>Kaupapa M&#257;ori and Appreciative Inquiry: A Review of the Literature</em> explores the compatibility of Appreciative Inquiry (AI) with a Kaupapa M&#257;ori research approach. Co-authored by Dr Heather Gifford, Gill Potaka-Osborne and Lynley Cvitanovic, this literature review was carried out to inform a wider &nbsp;investigation around the co-creation of primary care that works for wh&#257;nau M&#257;ori. The <em>He Waka Eke Noa</em> study is drawing on the potential of Appreciative Inquiry to further amplify and enrich findings that can usefully contribute to transformative change for wh&#257;nau in the primary health care space. <em>Kaupapa M&#257;ori and Appreciative Inquiry: A Review of the Literature</em> highlights the opportunities presented by Appreciative Inquiry. It identifies gaps in the existing literature, both in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally, and explores how AI may usefully be applied in research to further the interests of M&#257;ori. <a href=\"https://www.whakauae.co.nz/publications/occasional-papers/15/\">The paper can be accessed here</a>.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"He waka eke noa - Co-creating primary care that works for wh?nau M?ori\" src=\"/uploads/images/he-waka-eke-noa.png\" style=\"height:112px; width:650px\" /></p>\r\n', '', 1695761635, '27-09-2023', 'y'),
(179, 0, 'Whakauae Research and Wai Rangahau renew relationship agreement', '<p>Last week, Whakauae Research and Wai Rangahau (as part of Te Wh&#257;nau o Waipareira) signed a new relationship agreement, He Kaupapa Mahi Ng&#257;tahi&nbsp; to affirm a working partnership towards shared research goals.</p>', '<p>Last week, Whakauae Research and Wai Rangahau (as part of Te Wh&#257;nau o Waipareira) signed a new relationship agreement, He Kaupapa Mahi Ng&#257;tahi&nbsp; to affirm a working partnership towards shared research goals. The agreement focuses on collaborative efforts to build and nurture a mutually beneficial approach to our research with wh&#257;nau, hap&#363;, iwi and the wider community in the Rangit&#299;kei and Whanganui regions, as well as T&#257;maki Makaurau and across the nation.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Whakauae Research and Wai Rangahau first committed to a collaborative research partnership in 2015, when they signed an initial memorandum of understanding. Recognising the shared values and purposes of each research unit has meant that the partnership has been successful in working across several joint projects, authoring various journal papers and reports, and supporting each other both formally and informally through staff mentoring and opportunity exchanges. Going forward, both research organisations commit to building on their already solid relationship.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The specific aims of the agreement are to:</p>\r\n\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>Enact collaboration on mutually beneficial research projects and open pathways for future research endeavours;</li>\r\n	<li>Prioritise research collaborations that focus on contributing to the improvement of hauora M&#257;ori for wh&#257;nau, hapori, hap&#363; and Iwi; and</li>\r\n	<li>Provide opportunities for M&#257;ori health research capacity and capability development, both internally and external to the organisations.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n\r\n<p>He Kaupapa Mahi Ng&#257;tahi was signed by Dr Amohia Boulton, Research Director Whakauae Research and Hector Kaiwai, Director of Research for Wai Rangahau as part of a workplan w&#257;nanga in T&#257;maki Makaurau on 24 September 2023.</p>\r\n\r\n', '', 1696461909, '05-10-2023', 'y'),
(180, 0, 'Australian Evaluation Society Conference 27th - 29th September', '<p>Tanya Allport, Gill Potaka-Osborne, Mel Potaka-Osborne, and Teresa Taylor recently attended the 2023 Australian Evaluation Society&#39;s International Evaluation Conference in Brisbane, Queensland. The theme of this year&#39;s conference was &#39;Through the Lens&#39;, celebrating the diversity of evaluative thinking and practice.</p>\r\n', '<p><span style=\"font-size:12px\"><em>From Left to Right: Gill Potaka-Osborne, Kiri Parata, Sharon Clarke</em></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Tanya Allport, Gill Potaka-Osborne, Mel Potaka-Osborne, and Teresa Taylor recently attended the 2023 Australian Evaluation Society&rsquo;s International Evaluation Conference in Brisbane, Queensland. The theme of this year&rsquo;s conference was &lsquo;Through the Lens&rsquo;, celebrating the diversity of evaluative thinking and practice. The four sub-themes were:</p>\r\n\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li><strong>Reflect &ndash; Understanding different ways of knowing to inform our theory and practice</strong></li>\r\n	<li><strong>Refract &ndash; Adapting, growing, and embracing diversity</strong></li>\r\n	<li><strong>Refocus &ndash; Challenging norms, practicing on the edge while maintaining our core</strong></li>\r\n	<li><strong>Resonate &ndash; Building the translational process and transformative impact of evaluation</strong></li>\r\n</ol>\r\n\r\n<p>The conference started with Welcome to Country by Billy Cummings. This was followed by AES (Australian Evaluation Society) President Kiri Parata, who officially opened the conference. Kiri, with the help of Sharon Clarke, the Cultural Capacity and Diversity Committee Chairperson, introduced the 20 successful recipients of the Conference Support Grants for Emerging Indigenous Evaluators. Kiri and Sharon have had a long relationship with Whakauae. Gill, Mel, and Teresa are past award recipients.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The first keynote speaker was Dr Maggie Walters, who spoke about the realities of evaluating in an Indigenous space. Maggie is a proud Palawa woman and Distinguished Professor of Sociology (Emerita) at the University of Tasmania. Maggie&rsquo;s keynote was entitled &ldquo;Evaluation and the Indigenous lifeworld: Whose purpose; whose logic and whose reality?&rdquo; &nbsp;Of particular interest was Maggie&rsquo;s use of the word &lsquo;Fracasomania&rsquo;, which describes a policy mindset that has made a comfortable adjustment of policy failure. She talked about Albert Hirschman&rsquo;s notion that policy emanates from those outside of the community that is defined as having the problem; it is driven by a sense of urgency to solve the problem, and the motivation to solve the policy problem moves far ahead of the actual understanding of the problem and how this is reflected in Indigenous policy.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>On the first day of the conference, Whakauae delivered two presentations under the &lsquo;Reflect&rsquo; sub-theme:</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>He Whet&#363; Arataki: Growing Indigenous Leadership by Gill Potaka-Osborne, Tanya Allport and Teresa Taylor</li>\r\n	<li>Shifting the gaze from white to brown: Indigenous pathways for indigenous evaluators by Gill Potaka-Osborne and Mel Potaka-Osborne.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Both presentations created a space for other Indigenous evaluators to speak about issues for them and their communities.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The team attended the Conference Gala Awards Dinner on Thursday at Brisbane City Hall. The event was a great networking opportunity to make new friends and catch up with old friends. At this event, Awards Committee Chair Farida Fleming announced the Excellence Awards winners.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"From Left to Right: Mel Potaka-Osborne, Tanya Allport, Kiri Parata (standing) Teresa Taylor, Gill Potaka-Osborne\" src=\"/uploads/images/aes23-Conference-website-team.jpg\" style=\"height:368px; width:650px\" /><br />\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size:12px\">From Left to Right: Mel Potaka-Osborne, Tanya Allport, Kiri Parata (standing) Teresa Taylor, Gill Potaka-Osborne</span></em></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Other presentations that interested the team included a thought-provoking presentation entitled &ldquo;Evaluating the unseen five years on ChatGPT, algorithms and machine learning&rdquo; by Kirsty Hornby. Kirsty talked about how bias was perpetuated through these algorithms and could disadvantage indigenous populations. The team also attended a session by Jeff Adams and Anthea Rutter, who spoke about &ldquo;Sharing evaluation practice through publication in the Evaluation Journal of Australasia&rdquo;. This session encouraged the team to submit an article to this journal.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Citations</h4>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Potaka-Osborne, G.</strong>, <strong>Allport, T.</strong>, Taylor, T. (2023) He Whet&#363; Arataki &ndash; growing Indigenous leadership. AES23 &ndash; International Evaluation Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 27-29 September 2023.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Potaka-Osborne, G.</strong>, <strong>Potaka-Osborne, M.</strong> (2023) Shifting the gaze from white to brown: Indigenous pathways for indigenous evaluators. AES23 &ndash; International Evaluation Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 27-29 September 2023.</p>\r\n', '', 1696976490, '11-10-2023', 'y'),
(181, 0, 'Rangatahi and politics - How to survive another election year in Aotearoa', '<p>When I look back on my life, I reflect on the people who made me. It is obvious to say that &ldquo;my wh&#257;nau knows me best&rdquo;, but there are so many outside perceptions and expectations that shape who we are, many of which &ndash; for a young M&#257;ori male &ndash; have meant navigating through a sea of racist, homophobic, discouraging, and exclusionary environments, and which shape our political landscape here in Aotearoa.</p>', '<p><strong>By Reuben Nightingale - Whakauae Winter Studentship Recipient</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p>When I look back on my life, I reflect on the people who made me. It is obvious to say that &ldquo;my wh&#257;nau knows me best&rdquo;, but there are so many outside perceptions and expectations that shape who we are, many of which &ndash; for a young M&#257;ori male &ndash; have meant navigating through a sea of racist, homophobic, discouraging, and exclusionary environments, and which shape our political landscape here in Aotearoa.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Growing up and being surrounded by media-fuelled images of deficient M&#257;ori, and especially rangatahi M&#257;ori, has made it hard to engage in politics. A parliament dominated and made-up by mainly non-M&#257;ori, voted into power by mainly non-M&#257;ori, is not a place where rangatahi can comfortably see ourselves. The processes of government seem to feature the same debates, the back-and-forth between political parties and representatives that do not actually represent us, and who seem to not be able to make real lasting change. How do we figure out our own voice within this, how do we make our own voice heard, how do we contribute to change?</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I turn 30 this year and have just achieved a Bachelor of Social Sciences and now feel as though I have arrived at my maunga. The path I chose was packed-full of experiences, which I look back on now were me trying to find out who I am and how I can contribute to (re)building our world. I am nowhere near the summit, but expressing my visions and learning who I am through university is how I now stand at the &ldquo;gateway&rdquo; of my next path toward the summit, and I could not have made it without those that love me. My people have always been there for me, telling me to &ldquo;hold your head up, and you&rsquo;ll go far.&rdquo; They have kept me on the right track and will keep me focussed on the path ahead.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Being &lsquo;political&rsquo; as a rangatahi means critically engaging with the history of our country, and with our identities. For me, I treasure all sides of my heritage, M&#257;ori and P&#257;keh&#257;. I now have the confidence to begin perceiving and introspecting from both sides of my whakapapa. The power and knowledge which come from two minds will help negotiate the toughest of terrains &ndash; which is where we need to focus on during yet another divisive and harrowing pre-election environment.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The love of wh&#257;nau transcends time and life itself, it keeps me deeply connected to my identity, my values, and my aspirations to contribute to Aotearoa in being one of the best places on earth to live as a rangatahi; a place where we can safely engage in what is called &ldquo;politics&rsquo;.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>For further resources on politics, elections and voting in Aotearoa go to:</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https://www.savethechildren.org.nz/educationhub/elections-for-youth-2023/\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.savethechildren.org.nz/educationhub/elections-for-youth-2023/</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https://thehive.nz/\" target=\"_blank\">Welcome to The Hive!</a></p>\r\n', '', 1696977393, '11-10-2023', 'y'),
(182, 0, 'Whakauae PhD students present at Healing Our Spirits 2023', '<p>Whakauae&rsquo;s PhD students Kiri Parata and Tom Johnson presented their research at the Healing Our Spirits Worldwide (HOSW) Ninth gathering conference in Vancouver BC, Canada in September 2023.</p>', '<p>Whakauae&rsquo;s PhD students Kiri Parata and Tom Johnson presented their research at the Healing Our Spirits Worldwide (HOSW) Ninth gathering conference in Vancouver BC, Canada in September 2023. Held on the unceded traditional territories of the x?m?&theta;k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx?w&uacute;7mesh (Squamish), and s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, the conference was hosted by The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA).</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Thousands of Indigenous leaders and medical experts from all corners of the globe came together at this worldwide gathering to honour and spread the healing ancestral&nbsp;wisdom of their Indigenous traditions from their whenua. Knowledge sharing among Indigenous peoples from all around the world was highlighted during this meeting, opening the doors to potentiality for transformative change.&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Whilst Tom spent most of the time hunting for narratives and r&#299;tenga on Indigenous T&#257;ne, there was an incredible showcase of our mahi in-action from our home Islands of Aotearoa. Our Ng&#257;ti Hauiti uri Meretini Bennett-Huxtable presented alongside Rebecca Davis<em> (Ng&#257;ti Hei, Ng&#257;ti Porou ki Harataunga, Ng&#257;ti Tamatera Te Arawa, Ng&#257;ti Raukawa ki te Tonga) </em>on how a relational systems approach to T&#363;puna intelligence (TI) can grow collective wellbeing in our communities. Kiri Parata <em>(Te &#256;tiawa ki Whakarongotai, Ng&#257;ti Toa Rangatira, Ng&#257;ti Raukawa, Ng&#257;ti Ruanui, Ng&#257;i Tahu</em>) presented her PhD research on Waipunahau showcasing how wh&#257;nau connections to whenua and their wellbeing can occur on a wh&#257;nau landblock on the K&#257;piti coast. She shared how she was conducting her research, exploring how contemporary expressions of &#363;kaip&#333; nurture wh&#257;nau wellbeing, which was well received by the audience.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Tom presented a tweaked version of his T&#257;ne M&#257;ori wellbeing methodology- an awa led methodology, which he had shared previously with wh&#257;nau at P&#363;tiki Marae at Te Atawhai o te Ao&rsquo;s &lsquo;He Pounga Waihoe n&#257; &#333; M&#257;tua&rsquo; symposium. His presentation introduced a move to place-based, rohe-specific research drawn from k&#333;rero tuku iho of Te Awa Tupua, providing an example of how to put conceptual m&#257;tauranga into action in a research methodology. This means including voices beyond the human into the research, including rivers and mountains as living ancestors. Putting conceptual k&#333;rero tuku iho (ancestral wisdom) into practise as a research methodology, Tom shared back how his aspirations to study the r&#299;tenga (rituals) of T&#257;ne M&#257;ori of Te Awa Tupua began by deeply considering the epistemological roots of Tupua Te Kawa. Tom returned to Aotearoa brimming with enthusiasm for the m&#257;tauranga which already exists at home, coded into our own whenua, k&#333;rero tuku iho, mahi toi, rongo&#257; and r&#299;tenga.</p>\r\n', '', 1701661231, '04-12-2023', 'y'),
(183, 0, 'European Health Psychology Society Conference Report', '<p>4-8 September, Bremen, Germany. The conference is run by the European Health Psychology Society (EHPS) which is a professional organisation formed to promote empirical and theoretical research in, and applications of, health psychology within Europe.</p>', '<h4>Introduction to the conference</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>The conference is run by the European Health Psychology Society (EHPS) which is a professional organisation formed to promote empirical and theoretical research in, and applications of, health psychology within Europe. &nbsp;There is also an interchange of information related to health psychology with other associations throughout the world towards an international achievement of these aims.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The EHPS organizes conferences annually, publishes journals, facilitates Special Interest Groups, and collaborates with other psychological organizations to spread knowledge and application of health psychology science and practice.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The conference was held at the University of Bremen. &nbsp;There were approximately 800 in attendance, which included approximately 5 New Zealanders and 2 Australians. &nbsp;The days consisted of a morning presentation session, morning tea, another session, with a lunch break, an afternoon session followed by a poster session and the keynote speaker. &nbsp;There were a range of presentation topics focused on mental, physical and socio-cultural issues. &nbsp;However, I did note that there were very little perspectives on spirituality or health issues related to the land. &nbsp;There was a high emphasis on quantitative data which made me wonder how our M&#257;ori perspectives on holistic concepts of health and healing would be relatable.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&zwj;<img alt=\"\" src=\"/uploads/images/1.jpg\" style=\"height:230px; width:650px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Conference dinner</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>This year the conference dinner was held on Wednesday 6 September at El Mundo in Bremen, overlooking the Weser River, and it was a beautiful outlook. &nbsp;There was a buffet dinner, and band entertainment was provided by conference attendees for a short period, before a DJ took over. &nbsp;I met with Antonia Lyons from Auckland, Abigail Locke from Keele, England, Maria del Rio Carral from Lausanne, Switzerland (also presenters in the same session as me), Tina Cartwright from London, England, as well as my friend who travelled with me, Marine Hape, for dinner. &nbsp;In addition, at the dinner, I met up again with James Green, ex-Otago University Health Psychology lecturer, now relocated in Limerick, Ireland. &nbsp; The atmosphere was great and the food was delicious, but we left early, because four of the six women at our table had our presentation in the morning.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&zwj;<img alt=\"\" src=\"/uploads/images/2.jpg\" style=\"height:289px; width:650px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Conference presentation</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>The conference abstract that was accepted for presentation was as follows:</p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><em>The cultural right to include traditional healing alongside Western medicine for health treatment</em></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Glenis Mark, Ihope Limited, New Zealand, Amohia Boulton, Whakauae Research Limited, New Zealand, Tanya Allport, Whakauae Research Limited, New Zealand, Donna Kerridge, Ora New Zealand, New Zealand, Gill Potaka-Osborne, Whakauae Research Limited, New Zealand</p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><em>Introduction: </em></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Rongo&#257; M&#257;ori (traditional M&#257;ori healing) is an important part of the cultural heritage for M&#257;ori in Aotearoa/New Zealand. &nbsp;However, due to misconceptions about what Rongo&#257; M&#257;ori encompasses, further study was needed to understand traditional healing concepts, which included perceptions of Rongo&#257; in the health treatment system. &nbsp;This qualitative study sought to illustrate the potential of Rongo&#257; M&#257;ori to create wellbeing benefits for participants.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><em>Methods: </em></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p>58 Rongo&#257; practitioners and patients participated in semi-structured interviews and focus groups held throughout Aotearoa/New Zealand. &nbsp;The Rourou Framework, which draws on m&#257;tauranga M&#257;ori (M&#257;ori Knowledge) was employed to analyse the data. Using the well known M&#257;ori proverb &ldquo;N&#257; t&#333; rourou, n&#257; taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi&quot; (through our joint efforts the people will be fed), each individual interview was analysed separately and all the cases were analysed together by the research team.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><em>Findings:</em></strong> &nbsp;We found that participants were dissatisfied with taking medical pills and prescriptions, preferring to take natural remedies; there was a misunderstanding, and discrimination against, people with culturally spiritual gifts; and yet, despite knowing there might be difficulties, participants still believed that collaboration between the Rongo&#257; and Western medicine was possible.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><em>Discussion:</em></strong> &nbsp;M&#257;ori and Indigenous peoples have the right to &nbsp;be able to access traditional cultural healing methods to support overall wellbeing. &nbsp;Cultural aspects of health must be included in health treatment to reduce cultural inequities and misunderstanding and improve the health of the people. &nbsp;Greater awareness, understanding and inclusion of Indigenous health and healing practices and values in public health treatment systems is critical.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&zwj;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"/uploads/images/3.jpg\" style=\"height:428px; width:650px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>My presentation was held on Thursday 7 September in a stream titled &lsquo;Critical perspectives on Health Psychology&rsquo;. &nbsp;The session started with Abigail Locke and Maria de Rio Carral who shared that critical health psychology is less about quantitative research, and more about being inclusive of different theoretical lenses in health psychology. &nbsp; They believed that while there is a focus on quantitative, that there is room for other perspectives, and this was a great segue way into our research presentation.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Before I began my presentation, I noted that there were a range of topics focused on mental, physical and socio-cultural issues in conference presentations, with little perspectives on spirituality or health issues related to the land. &nbsp;But after listening to Abigail and Maria&rsquo;s presentation, I felt as though it was not only possible, but likely valuable for more holistic approach contributions to health psychology.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I spoke for about 10 minutes and answered a few questions including whether we had looked at the international examples about collaboration between Rongo&#257; and Western medicine. &nbsp;I responded by saying that we can take note of the experiences in other countries, but they have different dynamics so we can&rsquo;t duplicate what they have done. &nbsp;For example, in Africa traditional medicine is the first choice of the people, and that isn&rsquo;t the same here where Western medicine is the first choice of treatment. &nbsp;Also in China, traditional medicine is respected there, and Rongo&#257; healing principles are not respected the same here in New Zealand. &nbsp;Support was voiced for sharing M&#257;ori perspectives on healing as there were similar issues being faced by indigenous people in Australia. &nbsp;The attending audience showed great interest during the presentation, and later feedback was given that people did enjoy my presentation. &nbsp;A couple of people also wanted more information about prior Rongo&#257; research which shows there is interest in this research area. &nbsp;The presenters collectively believed that our session, and session discussion, was the best of the conference, albeit a likely biased opinion.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Overall, the conference was enjoyable, as was the summer weather. &nbsp;I think it was a valuable experience to note the lack of holistic perspectives in the health psychology research overall, and to understand how our M&#257;ori concepts of health and healing could potentially help more than just M&#257;ori in understanding unique and indigenous ways to best cope with health and illness.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&zwj;</p>\r\n\r\n<div><img alt=\"Dr Glenis Mark Researcher (in collaboration with Whakauae Research Services)\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/653efe3ce5071eef0d2fe3e3/656e569a717c4b358c03e270_375761304_318451734005089_7975336870150253543_n.jpg\" style=\"height:267px; width:200px\" /></div>\r\n\r\n<p>Dr Glenis Mark</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Researcher (in collaboration with Whakauae Research Services)</p>\r\n', '', 1701731644, '05-12-2023', 'y'),
(184, 0, 'D4H: Design for Health Symposium - 6th December 2023', '<p>Whakauae Research will be participating in the annual Good Health Design Symposium, held in partnership with AUT&rsquo;s Taupua Waiora M&#257;ori Health Centre and Centre for Person Centred Research.&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '<p>Whakauae Research will be participating in the annual Good Health Design Symposium, held in partnership with AUT&rsquo;s Taupua Waiora M&#257;ori Health Centre and Centre for Person Centred Research.&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Come and join a line-up of fantastic speakers, including Whakauae&rsquo;s kairangahau Tom Johnson and Cinnamon Lindsay-Latimer, who will be speaking on how to empower rangatahi to re-vision and re-design M&#257;ori research.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The D4H symposium will explore how we work with communities to bring their solutions to life &mdash; but with a specific focus on rangatahi as the leaders of the future. Mainstream providers have a role in working with those most underserved. They must also give space and time to allow rangatahi to lead and design their solutions and ways of doing things. This will require reimagining how &lsquo;health&rsquo; and &lsquo;wellness&rsquo; are conceptualised and addressed within contemporary practices and systems in Aotearoa, and will need to be people-centred, community-driven, co-produced, and underpinned by authentic partnerships.&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>When: Wednesday 6th December 2023; 9:00AM &ndash; 5:30PM (Registration opens 8:30AM)&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Where: WG308, The Wave Room, AUT City Campus &ndash; Auckland City&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>For more info visit: <a href=\"https://www.goodhealthdesign.com/d4hs23\" target=\"_blank\">Design for Health Symposium 2023 (goodhealthdesign.com)&nbsp;</a></p>\r\n', '', 1701732288, '05-12-2023', 'y'),
(185, 0, 'Health Research Council PhD Scholarship for Whakauae student.', '<p>Tom Johnson (PhD student at Auckland University of Technology and Whakauae Research) has been awarded a M&#257;ori Health Research PhD Scholarship from the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) from the 2024 round of applications. Tom&rsquo;s research is based in the region of Te Awa Tupua and focuses on the wellbeing rituals and tools T&#257;ne M&#257;ori use to manage their wellbeing.</p>', '<p><em><span style=\"font-size:12px\">This photograph was taken at our recent writing retreat in our rohe of Te Rangit&#299;kei when I found out the scholarship had been rewarded. With fellow Whakauae PhD students Left to right: Kiri Parata, Aneta Cram, Stacey Ruru and Tom Johnson.</span></em></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Tom Johnson (PhD student at Auckland University of Technology and Whakauae Research) has been awarded a M&#257;ori Health Research PhD Scholarship from the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) from the 2024 round of applications. Tom&rsquo;s research is based in the region of Te Awa Tupua and focuses on the wellbeing rituals and tools T&#257;ne M&#257;ori use to manage their wellbeing.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&ldquo;I want to demonstrate the diversity of roles we can play in Te Ao M&#257;ori- where every life form (the human and the-more-than-human) has a valued place for our unique experiences, preferences, and abilities all contribute to the whole&rdquo;, he says. &ldquo;It takes all of us in our diversity of backgrounds and lived realities to re-orient our energies toward imagining flourishing futures. In taking an Indigenous orientation to a career in research, I aim to listen and observe and allow the research (t&#257;ngata and taiao) to guide me&rdquo;. Tom&rsquo;s PhD focuses on the intersection of preventative health and knowledge revitalisation as part of a worldwide movement of Indigenous knowledge re-application and ways-of-being in the world. &ldquo;Applying and testing ancient concepts (rituals, ceremonies, philosophies) in new applications by M&#257;ori is an exciting arena of growth which requires critical evidence to be built&rdquo;, he says.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&ldquo;Beyond the human narrative there is extensive storytelling in the living natural world. The reclamation of regional rohe-specific knowledge has been occurring for decades by our knowledge holders who resurrect, decipher and reapply the tools of our t&#363;puna.).</p>\r\n\r\n<p>He says &ldquo;This scholarship would not have been possible without the unwavering support I receive from the people at the core of Whakauae, descendents and friends of Ng&#257;ti Hauiti. This forest of giants who surround me here are the root systems which nourish, warn and shelter me. Thank you Luke Enoka, P&#257; Utiku Potaka, Vicky Mcleod-Tuere, Dr Amohia Boulton, Aunty Mel and Gill Potaka-Osborne, Kiri Parata, Lynley, Stacey Ruru, Aneta Cram and Dr Tanya Allport&rdquo;.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&ldquo;I hope my contributions in research firstly creates more welcoming, resourced, and supported space in the academy for future and diverse indigenous minds who will continue to expand on novel insights and avenues of investigation. I hope to leave in my path some k&#257;kano which could be harvested by our teina in this great inter-generational continuum of intellectual knowledge expansion. Thank you to the Health Research Council who is advocating for shifting resource into communities (to places like Whakauae, an Iwi owned research institution) and for recognising the potential in young Indigenous researchers to re-interpret and re-apply our k&#333;rero tuku iho.&rdquo;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>He ends, &ldquo;I am privileged to work alongside some great local minds who understand m&#257;tauranga-a-rohe is never static but ever-evolving. I am lucky to hang this mahi between two steadfast pou, my supervisors. On the left I have my ira w&#257;hine, Dr Tanya Allport (Te Ati Awa (Whanganui-a-Tara), Germany), a Senior Researcher at Whakauae Research and the project lead for TUI: Translation, Uptake and Impact of knowledge. And on my right, I have my ira T&#257;ne, Dr Isaac Warbrick (Ng&#257;ti Te Ata, Te Arawa, Ng&#257; Puhi), who is an exercise physiologist, Senior Research Fellow and Director of Taupua Waiora Centre for M&#257;ori Health Research at Auckland University of Technology. Like te aho tapu, the research is woven between the taughtness and strength of these two pou, and without their firm connection to whenua, t&#257;ngata and t&#363;puna, and consistent encouragement, I could never have made it this far.&rdquo;</p>\r\n', '', 1701732775, '05-12-2023', 'y'),
(186, 0, 'Whakauae Research hold annual writing retreat', '<p>Whakauae researchers and PhD students travelled from their k&#257;inga across Aotearoa and Australia to attend the annual writing retreat, held at River Valley Lodge in Taihape from the 6-9th of November 2023.&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '<p><em><span style=\"font-size:12px\">L/R back row: Luke Tumihau Enoka, Utiku Potaka, Gill Potaka Osborne, Kiri Parata, Lynley Cvitanovich, Mel Potaka Osborne, Aneta Cram, Tanya Allport. L/R front row: Tom Johnson, Stacey Ruru</span></em></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Whakauae researchers and PhD students travelled from their k&#257;inga across Aotearoa and Australia to attend the annual writing retreat, held at River Valley Lodge in Taihape from the 6-9th of November 2023.&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The writing retreat has been developed as a way to foster concentrated writing time for our researchers, who are working across a range of projects requiring writing outputs. The setting of River Valley Lodge, right next to the Rangitikei awa, and Aorangi Maunga &ndash; both places of great significance to Ng&#257;ti Hauiti &ndash; made for the perfect environment in which to connect as a roopu, practise whakawhanaungatanga and exchange ideas.&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"/uploads/images/IMG_5838_650.jpg\" style=\"height:488px; width:650px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>It also fostered a peaceful backdrop to the reflecting and critical thinking that is needed to produce our research writing. For many of the team the retreat also allowed for shared writing time, which is a crucial aspect of team writing, and which can be difficult to schedule in across our diversely located team.&nbsp;<br />\r\nFor the PhD student roopu in particular, the kanohi ki te kanohi time was seen as a rare opportunity to share progress and insights.&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"/uploads/images/IMG_5939_650.jpg\" style=\"height:867px; width:650px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Dedicated time to k&#333;rero at the end of the day for the whole team provided opportunities to discuss ideas around time management, writing prompts, and how to get dedicated focus opportunities within our writing practice.&nbsp;<br />\r\nThe retreat ended with numerous outputs, which included the writing of articles, presentations, handbook, literature reviews, PhD chapters and conference abstracts, as well thematic analysis of research data.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '', 1701916841, '07-12-2023', 'y');
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(187, 0, 'Departing from the ordinary: The Good Health Design Symposium (D4HS), AUT, 6th December 2023', '<p>The <strong>D4H Symposium</strong>, hosted by AUT&rsquo;s Design for Health, focused on exploring collaborative efforts with communities to bring their solutions to life, placing a specific focus on empowering rangatahi as the leaders of the future.</p>', '<p>The <strong>D4H Symposium</strong>, hosted by AUT&rsquo;s Design for Health, focused on exploring collaborative efforts with communities to bring their solutions to life, placing a specific focus on empowering rangatahi as the leaders of the future. Recognising the role of mainstream providers in addressing the needs of the most underserved, the symposium called for a paradigm shift, emphasising the importance of giving space and time for rangatahi to lead in designing and implementing solutions. This approach required a reimagining of how &#39;health&#39; and &#39;wellness&#39; were conceptualised and addressed within contemporary practices and systems in Aotearoa. The symposium advocated for a people-centred, community-driven, co-produced approach underpinned by authentic partnerships to create meaningful and sustainable change.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Departing from the ordinary, this extraordinary event wove together concise yet impactful presentations with dynamic, hands-on creative activities, creating an immersive experience that transcended the boundaries of traditional conferences. The programme comprised succinct presentations complemented by hands-on creative activities&nbsp;to apply the&nbsp;theoretical insights from each speaker. These exercises deliberately encouraged introspective and attentive practises of participants, challenging entrenched preconceptions of what health design is&nbsp;and nurtured meaningful and impactful&nbsp;health dissemination thinking. The symposium was a call to action to begin a path of personal and professional development- an invitation to apply creative and often over-looked methods in disseminating health information to audiences. Attendees were encouraged to be not just passive recipients of information but active contributors to the innovative dialogue. Reflective and mindful practices became the cornerstone, challenging preconceptions and fostering a spirit of continuous improvement.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Whakauae Winter Student recipient Tomairangi Morgan presented alongside Whakauae researcher Tom Johnson on &ldquo;Beyond the data: Rangatahi re-storying M&#257;ori health research&rdquo;. They spoke about their collaboration on converting data from the Kia Pu&#257;wai project &ldquo;T&#333; m&#257;tou k&#257;inga, t&#333; m&#257;tou &#363;kaip&#333;: Wh&#257;nau conceptions of home: supporting flourishing home environments&rdquo;. In the presentation, Tom shared how Whakauae&rsquo;s studentship program aimed to create more welcoming and resourced space in the academy in order to encourage rangatahi into Kaupapa M&#257;ori research. Tomairangi demonstrated her work, showcasing how she was able to skilfully weave creative writing into the interpretation of data from a study on M&#257;ori perceptions of home. Her innovative approach brought a unique and emotionally resonant dimension to the research findings, which are an innovative and uniquely Kaupapa M&#257;ori p&#363;r&#257;kau-styled method of data dissemination. Tomairangi shared one of her moving stories &ldquo;A mean feed&rdquo; which was well received. Her work was also on show at the Good Health Design exhibit, where tauira of the Good Health Design program at Auckland University of Technology shared their health design innovations (included in the images above). &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The transdisciplinary design and research studio at AUT&#39;s School of Art + Design is dedicated to using design to empower, delight, and enrich lives in communities. Their primary focus is on how the design of products and services can positively influence health and wellbeing. The studio actively engages with clinical experts and researchers from diverse disciplines, fostering collaboration to generate and test unique solutions for healthcare challenges. Information on the course is available here: <a href=\"https://www.goodhealthdesign.com/\" target=\"_blank\">www.goodhealthdesign.com</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>A huge thank you to Professor Steve Reay, Cassie Khoo, Jordan Tane, Kyani Utia, Jannisa Seck, Ivana Nakarada-Kordic and the other game-changing kaihoe of this inspiring symposium.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"/uploads/images/Landscape-Papakainga-Home-Book-Tomairangi_650.jpg\" style=\"height:455px; width:650px\" /></p>\r\n', '', 1702421912, '13-12-2023', 'y'),
(188, 0, 'Whakauae supports calls to halt the repeal of the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Smoked Tobacco) Amendment Act', '<p>Whakauae Research Services Ltd is adding their voice to the many demanding the new coalition government stop plans to repeal the of the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Amendment Act (SERPA); plans recently described in latest issues of the New Zealand Medical Journal &ldquo;public health vandalism.&rdquo; (Vol 136 No 1587: 15 December).</p>\r\n', '<p><em><span style=\"font-size:12px\">Image from: <a href=\"https://our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/put-our-people-over-profit-stop-the-repeal-of-the-smokefree-legislation\" target=\"_blank\">https://our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/put-our-people-over-profit-stop-the-repeal-of-the-smokefree-legislation</a>, a campaign initiatied by Hapai te Hauora to stop the repeal of the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Smoked Tobacco) Amendment Act.</span></em></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Whakauae Research Services Ltd is adding their voice to the many demanding the new coalition government stop plans to repeal the of the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Amendment Act (SERPA); plans recently described in latest issues of the New Zealand Medical Journal &ldquo;public health vandalism.&rdquo; (Vol 136 No 1587: 15 December).</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In a recently published opinion piece for the British Medical Journal, Research Director Dr Amohia Boulton notes that the decision on the part of the new government undo decades of work to reduce inequities in M&#257;ori health outcome. Furthermore, she argues that the decision to scrap the opportunity of creating a truly smoke-free generation will only result in future inequities for years to come.&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Whereas the Act would have required the gradual phasing out of nicotine from smoked tobacco and ensure those born after 2009 could not access tobacco products, the government has indicated that smokefree efforts will now focus on vaping as the primary tool for reducing smoking rates. Unfortunately, while the damaging effects of smoking tobacco are undeniable, the long-term health impacts of electronic cigarette use (vaping) remain unknown, because this &ldquo;disruptive technology&rdquo;&nbsp; has not been around long enough for researchers to determine the harms that it causes. The rise in uptake of vaping by rangatahi M&#257;ori, and the age at which young people are starting to vape, is also huge cause for concern, and makes a mockery of efforts by M&#257;ori to create a truly tupeka kore Aoteroa &ndash; a nation that is tobacco free, not just smokefree.&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Whakauae calls upon the government to reverse its decision, a decision which will not &ldquo;drive down smoking rates&rdquo; but is guaranteed to kill more M&#257;ori sooner.&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https://www.bmj.com/content/383/bmj.p2956\" target=\"_blank\">The BMJ opinion piece can be found here.</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Link to media coverage of the claim: <a href=\"https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/508034/government-s-smokefree-changes-show-clear-breach-of-treaty-maori-health-experts#:~:text=The%20claimants%20argued%20by%20failing,clear%20breaches%20of%20the%20treaty\" target=\"_blank\">Government&#39;s smokefree changes show clear breach of treaty - M&#257;ori health experts | RNZ News</a></p>\r\n', '', 1702945230, '19-12-2023', 'y');

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(7, 1, 0, 'About Us', 'About Whakauae Research Services', 10, '', '<h3>Whakauae Research for M&#257;ori Health and Development was established by Te R&#363;nanga o Ng&#257;ti Hauiti in 2005.</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The aim of establishing Whakauae was not only to develop the research capacity of Ng&#257;ti Hauiti but also to offer a broad range of Kaupapa M&#257;ori research services both nationally and internationally. Whakauae is unique in its position within M&#257;ori health research as it is directly accountable to Te R&#363;nanga o Ng&#257;ti Hauiti. We are recognised by our peers as very good researchers &ldquo;producing robust research in a timely manner&rdquo; and are passionate about transforming research results into change at a practice or policy level.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Whakauae focuses primarily on M&#257;ori public health research, evaluation and health services and health policy research.&nbsp; The team has grown from two staff initially in 2005 to eight staff members currently. Whakauae utilises largely Kaupapa M&#257;ori qualitative research methodologies however, through research&nbsp;partnerships&nbsp;we are able to offer a mixed method approach if the research requires this.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>We are proud of our track record of sustainable, effective partnerships. We have strong community linkages with wh&#257;nau, hap&#363; and iwi not only in our rohe but also at the national level through the Iwi Chairs Forum.&nbsp; We also partner with academic institutions and health service providers in the development and delivery of research.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>&nbsp;</h2>\r\n\r\n<h2>Background</h2>\r\n\r\n<p>Whakauae Research for M&#257;ori Health and Development) was established in 2005 as a unit of Te Maru o Ruahine Trust (TMORT); the contracting and service arm of Ng&#257;ti Hauiti, a small iwi located in central Rangit&#299;kei. In 2012 Whakauae became a stand-alone entity, under the auspices of Te R&#363;nanga o Ng&#257;ti Hauiti.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Whakauae derives its name from Te Whakauae &#257; Tamatea or The Jawbone of Tamatea.&nbsp; Tamatea P&#333;kai Whenua, a paramount ancestor of Ng&#257;ti Hauiti, journeyed into the Rangit&#299;kei district from Heretaunga.&nbsp; He marked his journey by naming a number of places and leaving several of his m&#333;kai, or pets, throughout the district.&nbsp; One area of land named after him was the hill country range between Mangaweka and Taihape known as Te Whakauae &#257; Tamatea.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In M&#257;ori tradition, the jawbone holds significant meaning as it refers to kauae-runga (celestial knowledge) and kauae-raro (terrestrial knowledge).&nbsp; That knowledge was held within the whare kura, institutions of higher learning, providing guidance to be used in all walks of life. Te Whakauae &#257; Tamatea thus provides Ng&#257;ti Hauiti with a physical and cultural link to ancestral knowledge and traditions.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>As the Ng&#257;ti Hauiti centre for research and development, Whakauae is a hub for the generation of knowledge that empowers M&#257;ori communities embodying the essence of Te Whakauae &#257; Tamatea. The aim of establishing Whakauae was twofold: to develop the research capacity of Ng&#257;ti Hauiti and to undertake high quality M&#257;ori-centred health research to inform, and contribute to, improved outcomes for M&#257;ori.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Whakauae Research Services\" src=\"/uploads/images/whakauae-background.jpg\" style=\"height:188px; width:650px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Values</h2>\r\n\r\n<p>As the only iwi-owned M&#257;ori health research centre in Aotearoa New Zealand, we work under the direct guidance of a governance board comprising three iwi members further strengthening the ties between Whakauae and Ng&#257;ti Hauiti.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Our values, ng&#257; tikanga o Whakauae, guide the activities we undertake as a research centre, both internally in our day to day business and externally in the community, in our dealings with funders or commissioners of research, with partners and with research participants. Our values link to, and derive from, the universal values set by our R&#363;nanga and provide greater detail on how we must conduct ourselves in the course of our business. The operating values that we embrace are presented below.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Ng&#257; Tikanga o Whakauae</h2>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko te t&#299;matanga, ko ng&#257; tikanga kua wh&#257;rikihia e Te R&#363;nanga o Ng&#257;ti Hauiti m&#333; ng&#257; mahi katoa o ng&#257; r&#333;pu e mahi ana i raro i te maru o te iwi nei.&nbsp; Ko ng&#257; tikanga nui, ko te mana; rangatiratanga; kaitiakitanga; manaaki tangata me te wh&#257;naungatanga.&nbsp; E kaha ana a Whakauae ki te h&#257;pai i &#275;nei tikanga katoa, &#333;tir&#257;, kei raro nei he m&#257;ramatanga an&#333; e p&#257; ana ki ng&#257; tikanga hei kai&#257;rahi ki ng&#257; mahi katoa o te r&#333;pu rangahau nei.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"margin-left:40px\">Ko te&nbsp;<strong>Rangatiratanga</strong> te kaupapa n&#363;nui</h3>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"margin-left:40px\"><strong>Rangatiratanga:</strong> We will uphold the right of M&#257;ori to determine their own aspirations and the pathways for achieving them. As an iwi-owned entity, Whakauae is accountable to the Ng&#257;ti Hauiti R&#363;nanga, through our own governance board.&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"margin-left:40px\">&nbsp;</h3>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"margin-left:40px\">Ko te&nbsp;<strong>Hauora Tangata</strong>&nbsp;te kaupapa matua. Ko &#275;tahi o ng&#257; &#257;huatanga nui e p&#257; ana ki te kaupapa nei ko te t&#299;nana, te wairua, te hinengaro me te oranga o te wh&#257;nau.&nbsp;</h3>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"margin-left:40px\"><strong>Hauora Tangata:</strong> Whakauae embraces a holistic understanding of what constitutes good health for all. We acknowledge the dimensions of the physical body, spirituality, knowledge and understanding, along with the wellbeing of the entire wh&#257;nau as the key principles of wellbeing.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"margin-left: 40px;\">Ko te&nbsp;<strong>M&#257;tauranga</strong>&nbsp;e &#257;heitia te wh&#257;naketanga m&#333; ng&#257;i t&#257;tou, m&#333; te iwi M&#257;ori.</h3>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"margin-left:40px\"><strong>M&#257;tauranga:</strong> We acknowledge that knowledge in itself encompassing academic achievement, excellence and m&#257;tauranga M&#257;ori is the key enabler of M&#257;ori growth and development.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"margin-left:40px\">He mea nui ko te <strong>Manaaki Tangata</strong> i roto i ng&#257; mahi katoa, ahakoa ko wai, ahakoa kei hea.</h3>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"margin-left:40px\"><strong>Manaaki Tangata:</strong> In all of our activities, programmes and relationships, we will uphold high standards of care and respect for the people and organisations with whom we interact.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"margin-left:40px\">&nbsp;</h3>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"margin-left:40px\">Ko te <strong>Ng&#257;kau Tapatahi me te Aurere</strong> te waka k&#333;kiri.</h3>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"margin-left:40px\"><strong>Ng&#257;kau Tapatahi Aurere:</strong> It is through professionalism, integrity, diligence and genuine passion that we aim to build our reputation and make true progress as a research service.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"margin-left:40px\">&nbsp;</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '', '', '', 0, 0, '', '', 'y', '', '', '', '', 'M&#257;tou'),
(8, 1, 0, 'Partnerships', 'Our Partners', 30, '', '<h3 style=\"text-align:justify\">A range of key partnerships is imperative to the ongoing viability and success of Whakauae Research for M&#257;ori Health and Development.&nbsp; Whakauae has a commitment to collaborative partnerships across a range of sectors, both nationally and internationally, and has nurtured these over the past five years.</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">Some of our key research collaborations nationally include with the University of Otago; Auckland University of Technology; and Ng&#257; Pae o te M&#257;ramatanga, New Zealand&#39;s M&#257;ori Centre of Research Excellence.&nbsp; We have also built up a number of international research partnerships over the past couple of years.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>&nbsp;</h3>\r\n\r\n<h3>ASPIRE 2025</h3>\r\n\r\n<p><br />\r\n<img alt=\"ASPIRE 2025\" src=\"/uploads/images/Aspire%202025%20logo.jpg\" style=\"height:52px; width:315px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://aspire2025.org.nz/\" target=\"_blank\">&raquo; Visit the website here</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">Whakauae is a founding member of the ASPIRE2025 network, a collective of tobacco control researchers. This group has a direct influence on policy makers through the provision of evidence to inform policy and meets regularly with providers, government and advocates to help achieve the national 2025 smokefree goal. Members of ASPIRE 2025 with whom we closely collaborate include:</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h3><img alt=\"\" src=\"/uploads/images/Prof%20Richard%20Edwards.jpg\" style=\"height:143px; margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px; width:115px\" /></h3>\r\n\r\n<h3>Prof Richard Edwards</h3>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>MB BChir, MRCP, FCPHM(NZ), MPH, MD</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">is the Co-Head of the Department of Public Health, the Co-Director of the Health Promotion and Policy Research Unit at the University of Otago and the Co-Director of ASPIRE 2025.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h3><img alt=\"\" src=\"/uploads/images/Prof%20Janet%20Hoek.jpg\" style=\"height:143px; margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px; width:115px\" /></h3>\r\n\r\n<h3>Prof Janet Hoek</h3>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>BA (Hons, 1st Class), Dip. Bus. Admin (Dist), MA (Dist), PhD</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p>is a Professor in the Department of Marketing, School of Business, University of Otago.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h3><img alt=\"\" src=\"/uploads/images/Dr%20El%20Shadan%20Tautolo.jpg\" style=\"height:143px; margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px; width:115px\" /></h3>\r\n\r\n<h3>Dr El Shadan Tautolo</h3>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>PhD, MHSc, PGDip Forensics, BS</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">is of Cook Island and Samoan descent. Dan is the Associate Director of the Pacific Islands Families (PIF) Study at Auckland University of Technology.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h3><img alt=\"\" src=\"/uploads/images/Dr%20George%20Thomson.jpg\" style=\"height:158px; margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px; width:115px\" /></h3>\r\n\r\n<h3>Dr George Thomson</h3>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>BA, MA (Public Policy), PhD</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p>is an Associate Professor (Research) in the Department of Public Health, at the University of Otago.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h3><img alt=\"\" src=\"/uploads/images/Anaru%20Waa.jpg\" style=\"height:160px; margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px; width:115px\" /></h3>\r\n\r\n<h3>Anaru Waa</h3>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>BSoc Sci (Psych), PGCOP, PGDipPH (Dist), MPH (Dist)</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">is of Ng&#257;ti Hine, Ng&#257;puhi descent. He is a Lecturer and Research Fellow in the Department of Public Health at the University of Otago.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n<h3>&nbsp;</h3>\r\n\r\n<h3>Contracting at the Margins Research Group</h3>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"/uploads/images/Contracting%20Margins%20logo.jpg\" style=\"height:143px; width:283px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">Whakauae is a member of the Contracting at the Margins Research Group (CaMRG), an emerging international network of researchers interested in documenting the role of the Non-Government sector (NGO) in the provision of primary health care (PHC) services for those populations living in marginalising circumstances.&nbsp; The work of CaMRG is focussed on developing a collective body of applied policy research aiming to: 1) document the role of the NGO sector in provision of PHC across various jurisdictional contexts; 2) describe, compare and develop alternative funding models and accountability frameworks to ensure that the NGO sector can realise its PHC objectives;&nbsp; and 3) examine the effectiveness of NGOs and governments in the provision of PHC services to populations living in marginalising circumstances.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"/uploads/files/CaMRG%20revised%20June%202013.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">View the document here</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">Members of the CaMRG group we closely collaborate with include:</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"/uploads/images/Josee%20Lavoie.jpg\" style=\"height:143px; width:115px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Dr Jos&eacute;e Lavoie</h3>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>BSc, MA, PhD</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">is the Director of the Manitoba First Nations &ndash; Centre for Aboriginal Health Research and Associate Professor, Community Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Canada.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h3><img alt=\"\" src=\"/uploads/images/Prof%20Judith%20Dwyer.jpg\" style=\"height:143px; width:115px\" /></h3>\r\n\r\n<h3>Prof Judith Dwyer</h3>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>BA, MBA, FAICD, FCSHM</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">is the Director of Research in the Department of Health Care Management at Flinders University (School of Medicine) in South Australia and Program Leader: Enabling Policy and Systems at the Lowitja Institute, Australia.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h3><img alt=\"\" src=\"/uploads/images/Kim%20ODonnell.jpg\" style=\"height:125px; width:100px\" /></h3>\r\n\r\n<h3>Kim O&rsquo;Donnell</h3>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Dip Tchg, MA</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">is a Malyangapa/Barkindji woman from western New South Wales. Kim is a Research Officer in Health Care Management at Flinders University, Australia.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h3><img alt=\"\" src=\"/uploads/images/Jackie_Cumming(1).jpg\" style=\"height:156px; width:115px\" /></h3>\r\n\r\n<h3>Prof Jackie Cumming</h3>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>BA, MA (Hons, 1<sup>st</sup>&nbsp;Class), Dip Health Econ, PhD</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">is the Director of the Health Services Research Centre in the School of Government at Victoria University of Wellington.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h3><img alt=\"\" src=\"/uploads/images/Dr-Tim-Tenbensel2.jpg\" style=\"height:152px; width:115px\" /></h3>\r\n\r\n<h3>Dr Tim Tenbensel</h3>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>PhD</strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor at the University of Auckland.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align:justify\">The Development of principles to strengthen &nbsp;<br />\r\nhealth evaluation practice in Australia and New Zealand</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h3><img alt=\"\" src=\"/uploads/images/Margaret%20Cargo%202014.JPG\" style=\"height:173px; width:115px\" /></h3>\r\n\r\n<h3>Dr Margaret Cargo</h3>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>B.Sc. (Hons), M.Sc. Health Behaviour, PhD</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p>is an Associate Professor in the School of Health Sciences at the University of South Australia.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h3><img alt=\"\" src=\"/uploads/images/Lisa%20Warner(2).jpg\" style=\"height:162px; width:115px\" /></h3>\r\n\r\n<h3>Lisa Warner</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>is an Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara woman, a community facilitator and emerging evaluator and researcher.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h3><img alt=\"\" src=\"/uploads/images/Nan%20Wehipeihana.jpg\" style=\"height:131px; width:106px\" /></h3>\r\n\r\n<h3>Nan Wehipeihana</h3>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">Ng&#257;ti T&#363;korehe, Ng&#257;ti Porou and Te Wh&#257;nau-&#257;-Apanui, is a highly respected evaluator and member of the Kinnect Group.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align:justify\">Embracing a Vision for Indigenous Health:<br />\r\nCommunity Access to Prevention, Self-Management &amp; Integrated Diabetes Services in the BC Interior</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h3><img alt=\"\" src=\"/uploads/images/Dr%20Donna%20Kurtz.jpg\" style=\"height:157px; width:115px\" /></h3>\r\n\r\n<h3>Dr Donna LM Kurtz</h3>\r\n\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>RN, PhD</strong></span></h3>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">is a Metis woman and Associate Professor in the School of Nursing at the University of British Columbia, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Partners for Engagement and Knowledge Exchange (PEKE) Project</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h3><img alt=\"FNHSSM PEKE Governing Committee\" src=\"/uploads/images/Whakauae%20AR%202014%2056_Page_1_Image_0001.jpg\" style=\"height:203px; width:476px\" /></h3>\r\n\r\n<h3>FNHSSM PEKE Governing Committee</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>From left: Leona Star, Josee Lavoie, Kathi Avery Kinew, Chief Norman Bone.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>We value our partnerships with community and health providers; this offers an opportunity to partner in health services research, share research results with practitioners and implement, through interventions, a range of evidence based practice. Currently we are working with the Tui Ora Ltd and Te Oranganui Iwi Health Authority. Recently we have also completed work with the Tipu Ora Charitable Trust, the Taranaki District Health Board and the Whanganui District Health Board.</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/uploads/images/Kiri%20Conf.jpg\" style=\"height:327px; width:400px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><span style=\"font-size:12px\">Kiri Parata presenting at Healing Our Spirits Worldwide Seventh Gathering Conference in Kirikiriroa November 2015</span></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">At times we call on subcontractors to assist our research team with their expertise. &nbsp;We are privileged to have been working with our great team of subcontractors over a number of years.&nbsp; Currently&nbsp;Kiri Parata is contributing to our Preventing Chronic Conditions research project and Teresa Taylor is working on the Tapuhi T&#363; Toa intervention project.</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/uploads/images/Teresa%20Conf.jpg\" style=\"height:373px; width:400px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><span style=\"font-size:12px\">Teresa Taylor presenting&nbsp;at the New Zealand Nurses Organisation Conference in Auckland August 2015</span></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>At times these international partnerships lead to opportunities to work more closely together.&nbsp; In 2013 we had the pleasure of hosting Dr Jos&eacute;e Lavoie and Dr Margaret Cargo.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"/uploads/files/Visit%20from%20International%20Partners%20with%20photos.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">You can view more about this here</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">We also hosted a delegation from the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC), an organisation of First Nations leaders in Manitoba, Canada.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"/uploads/files/Indigenous%20Delegation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">You can view more about this here</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '', '', '', 0, 0, '', '', '', '', '', '', '', 'Ng&#257; Hononga');
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(9, 1, 0, 'Updates', 'Project Updates', 40, '', '<h2>Kia pu&#257;wai ake ng&#257; uri whakatupu: flourishing future generations</h2>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Programme Lead:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Dr Amohia Boulton</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>&nbsp;Project Leads:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Dr Tanya Allport, Dr Heather Gifford, Prof Denise Wilson</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>&nbsp;Whakauae Researchers:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Utiku Potaka, Gill Potaka-Osborne, Lynley Cvitanovic, Kiri Parata, Stacey Ruru, Tom Johnson, Mel Potaka-Osborne, Luke Enoka, Cinnamon Lindsay-Latimer</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>&nbsp;Independent Researchers:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Assoc Prof Bridgette Masters-Awatere, Dr John McMenamin, Dr Pat Neuwelt, Prof Stephen Reay, Cassie Khoo, Lucia Gribble, Paora Crawford Moyle, Trent Dallas</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>&nbsp;Start/Finish Dates:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>November 2021 &ndash; October 2026</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Description:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Kia Pu&#257;wai is a programme of research that is dedicated to generating M&#257;ori knowledge to find new solutions to improve the health and wellbeing of all wh&#257;nau M&#257;ori. Four specific research projects have been designed to work together to present new, aspirational and solutions-based thinking.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;The four objectives of Kia Pu&#257;wai are to:</p>\r\n\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>Establish new knowledge on the leadership, governance and decision-making models required for iwi/M&#257;ori to make significant and enduring advances in the equity of health outcomes.</li>\r\n	<li>Build knowledge on safe and healthy home environments for wh&#257;nau M&#257;ori to flourish;</li>\r\n	<li>Establish wh&#257;nau and clinical concepts of good practice in the primary health care system; and</li>\r\n	<li>Achieve knowledge translation for impact pathways to facilitate key systems change.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The overall objective of Kia Pu&#257;wai, to achieve health equity for M&#257;ori, is based on the belief that M&#257;ori must develop and lead our own solutions to create a system that supports the realisation of the aspirations of our t&#363;puna (ancestors) - that we flourish as M&#257;ori.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Progress:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Kia Pu&#257;wai&nbsp; gathering - &nbsp;&shy; two years on from the launch, the benefits of whanaungatanga</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p>In Whanganui, on the 18th and 19th October 2023, the full Kia Pu&#257;wai research team came together for a second time to:</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>reflect on the previous years progress,</li>\r\n	<li>explore opportunities for moving forward,</li>\r\n	<li>talk about systems change within the context each research project,</li>\r\n	<li>discuss integration of research results, and&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>update their individual project evaluation frameworks.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Bridgette Masters-Awatere, Amohia Boulton, Luke Enoka, Stacey Ruru members of the Rapua te ara Rangatira kia hikitia ai te oranga tangata research team\" src=\"/uploads/images/KP-brainstorming.jpg\" style=\"height:676px; width:650px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size:12px\">Left to Right: Bridgette Masters-Awatere, Amohia Boulton, Luke Enoka, Stacey Ruru members of the Rapua te ara Rangatira kia hikitia ai te oranga tangata research team] discuss integration of research results, and update their individual project evaluation frameworks.</span></em></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Individually customised, the focus of the frameworks is evaluating the processes engaged through the data collection and analysis phases. Being adaptive to change, part of our reflective practice, enables the research to react and pivot as unexpected environmental factors present themselves. This allows community voices to be heard and research priorities to align with their aspirations.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Presentations from each of the four projects within the programme gave an opportunity to celebrate the collection of dissemination accomplishments, including a number of videos speaking to the kaupapa of the research, a card game, infographic posters, p&#257;nui, booklets, international conference presentations, and published articles. The dedicated website is a great repository for these Translation, Uptake and Impact (TUI) activities. <a href=\"https://kia-puawai.whakauae.co.nz/\" target=\"_blank\">You can visit the website here</a>.&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Kia Pu&#257;wai is motivated to explore how best to lever for systems change supporting wh&#257;nau to flourish. With this in mind, &nbsp;the group discussed how, after just two years, these findings may contribute to the changes required to support improved health and wellbeing for M&#257;ori.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Another highlight, was time to reconnect with other teams whose members are spread across Aotearoa New Zealand, and, gain a shared understanding of the strengths that lie in our diversity and thinking. Having this hui face to face proved valuable for deeper k&#333;rero to occur and to allow for teasing out ideas during the kai breaks. As one researcher commented, &ldquo;often gold is struck during this time, we&rsquo;re able to network, and connect with opportunities through whanaungatanga&rdquo;. Furthermore this was extended to include a h&#299;koi along Te Awa Tupua, the Whanganui River.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Many thanks go to Kiri Parata, Programme Manager, who played a key role in organising this event. Besides organising, full Programme Team meetings, her role includes keeping an overview of programme progress, communication between the projects, convening Programme Leadership meetings and Advisory Group Meetings.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Paora Crawford Moyle, Bridgette Masters-Awatere, Lynley Cvitanovic \" src=\"/uploads/images/KP-two-day-hui.jpg\" style=\"height:867px; width:650px\" /><br />\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size:12px\">Left to Right: Paora Crawford Moyle, Bridgette Masters-Awatere, Lynley Cvitanovic</span></em></p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Kiri Parata, Tanya Allport, Heather Gifford, Trent Dallas, Steve Reay\" src=\"/uploads/images/KP-team-walking.jpg\" style=\"height:867px; width:650px\" /><br />\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size:12px\">Kiri Parata, Tanya Allport, Heather Gifford, Trent Dallas, Steve Reay</span></em></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:12px\">November 2023</span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Te Pou Herenga</h2>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Te Pou Herenga\" src=\"/uploads/images/mangaweka-18.jpg\" style=\"height:975px; width:650px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size:12px\">He pou n&#257; Maihi Potaka</span></em></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Description:</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>Te Pou Herenga is a repository of Ng&#257;ti Hauiti m&#257;tauranga in the form of a book. The whakaaro for the development of <em>Te Pou Herenga</em> came from an understanding that the R&#257;t&#257; marae paepae k&#333;rero and the pari karanga is growing smaller. There is consequently a need to build Hauititanga capability, in order to pass on those types of m&#257;tauranga and k&#333;rero tuku iho to descendants.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>An archive of language devices articulated through speech, song, and chant centred at R&#257;t&#257; marae, spanning the last 50 years (since the rededication of R&#257;t&#257; marae in 1983) is captured by Te Pou Herenga. Language devices included are whakatau&#257;k&#299; (proverbs with provenance), whakatauk&#299; (proverbs), tauparapara (ritual speech), m&#333;teatea (traditional chants), waiata (songs), waiata &#257;-ringa (action songs), p&#333;whiri haka (welcome haka), karakia (incantation), whakamoemiti (prayers), and h&#299;mene (hymns). All have been composed either by various ancestors of Hauiti or by contemporary descendants in more recent times. Some of the examples included in <em>Te Pou Herenga</em> are well known throughout the nation and are not Ng&#257;ti Hauiti specific. They are, or were, however commonly heard on the R&#257;t&#257; marae &#257;tea.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Access to formal reo &#257;-Hauiti (&#333;kawa) will be improved for the many descendants of Ng&#257;ti Hauiti, and in particular for those wh&#257;nau currently on a reo or whakapapa journey, through <em>Te Pou Herenga</em>. Descendants will likely:</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>gain a greater understanding of their Iwi, hap&#363;, and wh&#257;nau identity; and</li>\r\n	<li>increase their confidence in participating and/or contributing to Iwi responsibilities, such as p&#333;whiri and mihi whakatau.</li>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Progress:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>The <em>Te Pou Herenga</em> content collection phase has now concluded and material, including translations, is currently under review. The design phase has now begun and will feature relevant Ng&#257;ti Hauiti t&#363;tohu whenua imagery as well as Iwi patterns such as the p&#257;tiki, a reference to the tupuna Tamatea-p&#333;kai-whenua and the many p&#257;tiki fish that live in the Rangit&#299;kei awa. <em>Te Pou Herenga</em> is expected to be published mid-year and available for distribution thereafter.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:12px\">May 2023</span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Whakauae: &nbsp;The Early Years 2005-2011</h2>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Start / Finish Dates:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>1 February &ndash; 30 September 2023</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Lead Researcher:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Dr Heather Gifford</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Whakauae Researcher:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Gill Potaka-Osborne</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Brief Description:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>This small research project is supported by the Independent Research Organisation Capability (IROC) funding awarded to Whakauae by the Health Research Council (HRC) in 2022. <a href=\"https://www.hrc.govt.nz/news-and-events/38m-support-independent-research-new-zealand.\" target=\"_blank\">You can find out more here.</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The purpose of the research is to document significant factors in the establishment, and subsequent consolidation, of Whakauae Research Services Ltd over the period 2005 - 2011. Several key events occurred during the period that both informed the development of Whakauae and importantly created the platform for the organisation&rsquo;s ongoing success.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In addition to reviewing relevant documents, we will invite people who played key roles in those early years of development to take part in interviews over the period May to August 2023. The data collected will be analysed to form the basis of a brief report to be completed by the end of 2023.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Whakauae: The Early Years 2005-2011 will become part of the Whakauae archive and will sit alongside other core organisational documents including strategic plans, annual plans, annual reports and the 10-year commemoration publication. The report will likely also be shared with other iwi and communities to support their endeavours to establish research entities outside of the academy.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>This research project is premised on the whakatauki &ldquo;kia whakat&#333;muri te haere whakamua&rdquo;. We will therefore reflect on the values and vision of Ng&#257;ti Hauiti kaum&#257;tua and iwi members and their contribution to the development of Whakauae. The organisation is currently experiencing a period of strong growth. We are especially mindful of the importance of firmly anchoring future development in the values expressed by our kaum&#257;tua and iwi leaders.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Local kaum?tua present to support Heather at her PhD orals shortly before Whakauae was established. From left: Gina Maihi, John Maihi, Adrian Baker and Jim Cunningham.\" src=\"/uploads/images/Whakauae-The-Early-Years-2005-2011.jpg\" style=\"height:436px; width:650px\" /><br />\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size:12px\">Local kaum&#257;tua present to support Heather at her PhD orals shortly before Whakauae was established. From left: Gina Maihi, John Maihi, Adrian Baker and Jim Cunningham.</span></em></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:12px\">May 2023</span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>He Mahi Tirohanga &ndash; M&#257;ori Research Capacity and Capability Building</h2>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Whakauae Researchers:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Dr Amohia Boulton, Dr Tanya Allport</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Independent Researchers:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Teresa Taylor, Ema Tu&rsquo;akoi</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Start/Finish Dates:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>June 2022 &ndash; October 2026</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Description:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Whakauae has a long history of supporting and building M&#257;ori student development and emerging researchers and leading new M&#257;ori researchers in the field of M&#257;ori and Indigenous research. Our scholarships have been awarded to students at Undergraduate, Masters, Doctoral and Post-Doctoral levels and are tailored to the needs of the student as well as contributing to Whakauae&rsquo;s vision of transforming M&#257;ori lives through excellent research. Bespoke in nature, in offering these scholarships we seek to cater to the holistic wellbeing needs of each recipient.&nbsp; However, despite our intentions, we may not have always got things right and with this in mind, and having secured further IROC (Independent Research Organisation) funding from the Health Research Council of New Zealand, we undertook a piece of reflective work, looking back on past experiences in order to progress further forward.&nbsp; We not only want to be more strategic and aspirational in developing a long-term vision for how to support capacity and capability building for M&#257;ori research, but ensure that each individual student who spends time at Whakauae leaves with greater insight into the role of research can play in&nbsp; supporting our communities to flourish.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The project seeks to identify specific facilitators and barriers, regarding access, types and delivery of M&#257;ori student supports, for M&#257;ori health and wellbeing research outside the academy.&nbsp; Recommendations for the on-going nurturing of M&#257;ori students will also be identified.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The first-hand accounts of M&#257;ori student experiences will be utilised to inform, strengthen, and improve the provision and delivery of the Whakauae M&#257;ori research capacity and capability building support that is currently on offer.&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Progress:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>2022 saw the establishment phase of the project, with the shaping of research tools and the application for ethics approval both to the New Zealand Ethics Committee - Te Roopu Rapu i te Tika, and Ng&#257;ti Hauiti. The aim of the research project around M&#257;ori student capacity and capability building also involved the intentional participation of a M&#257;ori student, therefore in mid-2022 Ema Tu&rsquo;akoi &nbsp;(Ng&#257;ti Whakaue, Ng&#257;ti T&#363;wharetoa; Ma&rsquo;ufanga, Holonga Tongatapu) joined the research team as a winter student to work on a literature review of the topic of Capacity and Capability Building of the M&#257;ori Research Workforce. The review, completed in November 2022, highlighted that while there is a noticeable gap in current research that is specifically focused on building the capacity and capability of the M&#257;ori research workforce in Aotearoa, there are some emerging high-level themes around ongoing racism, barriers and enablers within and academic context and a research context. These themes have been considered alongside the primary data that has emerged from interviews with past recipients of Whakauae support, ranging from scholarships to internships, to ascertain&nbsp; what is needed to support potential M&#257;ori research candidates from the ground up. With the first round of analysis complete, the research team are now busy writing up the results for submission to an international journal, as well as the creation of another more general engagement on the topics within a media platform. Furthermore, the literature review is being edited for publication in Te P&#363;take Whakauae Raro -&nbsp; Whakauae&rsquo;s occasional paper series, so keep an eye on the <a href=\"https://www.whakauae.co.nz/publications/occasional-papers/15/\">publication page here</a> in the coming months.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:12px\">March 2023</span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Kia pu&#257;wai ake ng&#257; uri whakatupu: flourishing future generations</h2>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Programme Lead:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Dr Amohia Boulton</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Project Leads:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Dr Tanya Allport, Dr Heather Gifford, Prof Denise Wilson</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Whakauae Researchers:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Utiku Potaka, Gill Potaka-Osborne, Lynley Cvitanovic, Kiri Parata, Stacey Ruru, Tom Johnson, Mel Potaka-Osborne</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Independent Researchers:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Assoc Prof Bridgette Masters-Awatere, Dr John McMenamin, Dr Pat Neuwelt, Prof Stephen Reay, Cassie Khoo, Lucia Gribble, Paora Crawford Moyle</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Start/Finish Dates:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>November 2021 &ndash; October 2026</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Description:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Kia Pu&#257;wai is a programme of research that is dedicated to generating M&#257;ori knowledge to find new solutions to improve the health and wellbeing of all wh&#257;nau M&#257;ori.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>We believe that health equity is essential for the wider social and economic advancement of all of Aotearoa New Zealand.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>As M&#257;ori health researchers we already have a wealth of evidence that shows us some of the ways in which M&#257;ori have been underserved in our systems, leading to inequitable statistics across many areas of M&#257;ori wellbeing. For the Kia Pu&#257;wai programme, we have focused on some specific areas to further investigate, to find out what our wh&#257;nau, hap&#363;, iwi and h&#257;pori M&#257;ori see as solutions going forward.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Four specific research projects have been designed to work together to present new, aspirational and solutions-based thinking.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The four objectives of Kia Pu&#257;wai are to:</p>\r\n\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>Establish new knowledge on the leadership, governance and decision-making models required for iwi/M&#257;ori to make significant and enduring advances in the equity of health outcomes;</li>\r\n	<li>Build knowledge on safe and healthy home environments for wh&#257;nau M&#257;ori to flourish;</li>\r\n	<li>Establish wh&#257;nau and clinical concepts of good practice in the primary health care system; and</li>\r\n	<li>Achieve knowledge translation for impact pathways to facilitate key systems change.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n\r\n<p>The overall objective of Kia Pu&#257;wai, achieving health equity for M&#257;ori, is based on the belief that M&#257;ori must develop and lead our own solutions to create a system that supports the realisation of the aspirations of our t&#363;puna (ancestors) - that we flourish as M&#257;ori.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Progress:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>We have now completed Phase One, the first year of the research programme. Each of the four projects within the programme has established with its full complement of research team members on board. Two expert advisory groups have been established, a Tikanga Advisory Group and a Translation, Uptake and Impact Advisory (TUI) Group. Each project has a Team Lead who is responsible for the overall running of their project. Individual project teams have developed their own research plans and project work is progressing satisfactorily. Students are being used to undertake discrete pieces of work and, where possible, additional funding through scholarships or internships is being sought for these students. Project 4, the Translation Uptake and Impact (TUI) project, has supported each research team to develop transformative and impactful research plans which teams are already beginning to execute.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Our Programme Manager, Kiri Parata, is responsible for keeping an overview of progress on the programme as a whole and she provides a key role ensuring communication between the projects. Kiri also convenes our regular Programme Leadership meetings (quarterly, or as required); Advisory Group Meeting (six-monthly) and full Programme Team meetings (yearly).</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The four discrete research and translation projects within the programme are:</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Rapua te ara Rangatira kia hikitia ai te oranga tangata &ndash; leadership, governance and decision-making models to achieve health equity</li>\r\n	<li>T&#333; m&#257;tou k&#257;inga, t&#333; m&#257;tou &#363;kaip&#333; &ndash; wh&#257;nau conceptions of home: supporting flourishing home environments</li>\r\n	<li>He Waka Eke Noa &ndash; co-creating primary care that works for wh&#257;nau M&#257;ori</li>\r\n	<li>Translation, Uptake and Impact (TUI)- knowledge translation for Impact Pathways to facilitate key systems change</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>A large amount of creative works have been developed throughout year 1 by the TUI team for each research project. Many of these focus on informing our various stakeholders about the programme and the various components that comprise the programme. A dedicated website, designed as a key means of communicating our research findings and news to our wider communities can be found here: <a href=\"https://kia-puawai.whakauae.co.nz/\" target=\"_blank\">www.kia-puawai.whakauae.co.nz</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We invite you to take a look around the website and learn more about the <em>Kia pu&#257;wai ake ng&#257; uri whakatupu: flourishing future generations programme</em>.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Kia pu?wai ake ng? uri whakatupu: flourishing future generations\" src=\"/uploads/images/Kia-puawai-ake-nga-uri-whakatupu-Programme-Grant.jpg\" style=\"height:366px; width:650px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:12px\">January 2023</span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Te Ao Rauropi: Mapping the biosphere of Rongo&#257; M&#257;ori.</h2>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Lead researcher:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Dr Amohia Bouton</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Other Whakauae researchers:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Gill Potaka-Osborne</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Dr Tanya Allport</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Independent research team members:</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Donna Kerridge (Rongo&#257; practitioner)</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Dr Glenis Mark</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Description:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>This research project, exploring the deeper meaning of Rongo&#257; Maori (traditional M&#257;ori healing), is a three-year, HRC-funded study hosted by Whakauae Research.&nbsp;&nbsp; Building on previous work undertaken by members of the research team, the research will identify and articulate the contribution that Rongo&#257; makes to the health and wellbeing of the Aotearoa New Zealand population and to our environments; reinstate wider understandings of the nature of Rongo&#257;; and restore a M&#257;ori philosophy of wellbeing to our communities.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The project will collect data from both Rongo&#257; practitioners and their patients. The data will be analysed and synthesised to create a map of the Rongo&#257; biosphere as a graphic representation of the principles and practices of M&#257;ori healing.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Progress:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>As Phase 2 of the study draws to a close, we are now finishing the last of our healer and patient interviews. Based on the findings from this phase of the study, the team have written their first article, for submission to an international journal, regarding the importance of land to healing and of healing to the land. Additionally, the themes explored in that article have been translated into a second infographic poster which describes the relationship and connections that we, as M&#257;ori, have with the whenua.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Te Ao Rauropi: Mapping the biosphere of Rongo? M?ori\" src=\"/uploads/images/Tiwaiwaka-Poster-RGB-online-poster.jpg\" style=\"height:919px; width:650px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"/uploads/files/Tiwaiwaka%20Poster%20RGB_online%20poster.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The poster can be downloaded here.</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:12px\">July 2022</span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>Seven Directions Indigenous Public Health Institute Partnership</h2>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Lead Researchers:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Dr Amohia Boulton</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Dr Tanya Allport</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Gathering Grounds</h3>\r\n\r\n<h3>Centring Community and Accountability: Whakauae M&#257;ori Health Research and Pascua Yaqui Tribe</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Gathering Grounds  Centring Community and Accountability: Whakauae M&#257;ori Health Research and Pascua Yaqui Tribe\" src=\"/uploads/images/Gathering-grounds.jpg\" style=\"height:379px; width:650px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The evolving Covid-19 pandemic has re-focused attention on the role of public health globally. This webinar, held as part of the ongoing 7-Directions Indigenous Public Health Institute&rsquo;s &ldquo;Gathering Grounds&rdquo; series, looked at the experiences and responses of Indigenous communities in Aotearoa and the US to the worldwide outbreak.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Dr. Heather Gifford (Ng&#257;ti Hauiti and Te &#256;tihaunui &#257; P&#257;p&#257;rangi) and Amohia Boulton (Ng&#257;ti Ranginui, Ng&#257;i te Rangi, Ng&#257;ti Pukenga, Ng&#257;ti Mutunga and Te &#257;ti Awa o te Waka a M&#257;ui) from Whakauae Research Services Ltd, and Raquel Aviles, MHI (Yaqui) from the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, discussed experiences of centring community and applying Indigenous health principles in response to the pandemic.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The webinar highlighted the need to define and empower Indigenous public health practices, and tackled questions around the interface of Indigenous/M&#257;tauranga M&#257;ori knowledge and mainstream public health concepts in relation to the lockdowns and vaccination roll-outs in Aotearoa and the US.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Heather Gifford and Amohia Boulton examined both the lack of inclusion of M&#257;ori expert knowledge and leadership in the New Zealand Government&rsquo;s Covid-19 response, and the way in which public health messaging failed to take account of existing inequities and M&#257;ori needs. Raquel Aviles presentation on the Pascua Yaqui of Arizona raised comparable issues and looked at how Indigenous leadership was able to come together to offer pro-active community support during their lockdowns, and appropriate public health messaging around Covid-19 vaccinations. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The webinar further highlighted how, by applying Indigenous/M&#257;tauranga M&#257;ori public health knowledge and collaborations across Iwi/tribes and regional boundaries, the needs of wh&#257;nau, hap&#363;, Iwi and Indigenous communities can be prioritised, especially during times when the core challenge is in how Indigenous leaders can continue to practice from within their cultural values and principles while keeping communities safe during a public health emergency. &nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The webinar presenters all reiterated that Indigenous public health practice is an understanding of belonging and connectedness, and that Indigenous voices are crucial for re-framing public health approaches to deal with the ongoing impacts of Covid-19 for all communities.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https://vimeo.com/656275568\" target=\"_blank\">You can access a free recording of the webinar here.</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:12px\">May 2022</span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Te Ao Rauropi:</h2>\r\n\r\n<h2>Mapping the Biosphere of Rongo&#257; M&#257;ori</h2>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Te Ao Rauropi: Mapping the Biosphere of Rongo&#257; M&#257;ori\" src=\"/uploads/images/Tu-Mai-Rongoa-Mao-ri-Rongoa-Symposium-(3).jpg\" style=\"height:366px; width:650px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Lead researcher:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Dr Amohia Bouton</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Other Whakauae researchers:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Gill Potaka-Osborne</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Dr Tanya Allport</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Independent research team members:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Donna Kerridge (Rongo&#257; practitioner)</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Dr Glenis Mark</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Description:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>This research project, exploring the deeper meaning of Rongo&#257; Maori (traditional M&#257;ori healing), is a three-year HRC funded study hosted by Whakauae Research.&nbsp;&nbsp; Building on previous work undertaken by members of the research team, the research will identify and articulate the contribution that Rongo&#257; makes to the health and wellbeing of the Aotearoa New Zealand population and to our environments, seek to reinstate wider understanding of the nature of Rongo&#257; and restore a M&#257;ori philosophy of wellbeing to our communities</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The project will collect data from both Rongo&#257; practitioners and their patients. The data will be analysed and synthesised to create a map of the Rongo&#257; biosphere as a graphic representation of the principles and practices of M&#257;ori healing.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Progress:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Now in Phase 2 of the study, we have successfully interviewed over 50 participants from across the country. We have undertaken initial data analysis revealing several emergent themes. The interim findings from our key informant interviews with healers and wh&#257;nau have informed the development of an infographic poster to highlight our early findings on the many different expressions and impacts of Rongo&#257;. This first dissemination output from the Te Ao Rauropi research project privileges the voices of the participants which are expressed in the sections entitled &ldquo;voices of the people&rdquo; and &ldquo;things that heal&rdquo;.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Te Ao Rauropi: Mapping the Biosphere of Rongo&#257; M&#257;ori\" src=\"/uploads/images/Rongoa-Poster.jpg\" style=\"height:920px; width:650px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"/uploads/files/Rongoa%20Poster%20RGB%20(online%20poster).pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Feel free to download this poster here.</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Save the date: on 29 June 2022, Whakauae Research Services will be delivering an online symposium for all those with an interest in Rongo&#257;. Further information will be distributed through our Rongo&#257; networks as planning continues.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:12px\">March 2022</span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Te K&#257;kano Rangatahi Innovation Evaluation</h2>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Start / Finish Dates:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>01 April &ndash; 30 June 2022</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Lead Evaluator:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Gill Potaka Osborne</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Whakauae Evaluators:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Lynley Cvitanovic, Mel Potaka-Osborne</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Brief Description:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Te K&#257;kano Rangatahi Programme was developed and delivered by Whanganui-based M&#257;ori health and social services provider, Te Oranganui Trust. Funded by Ministry of Health through the <strong>Te Ao Auahatanga Hauora M&#257;ori: M&#257;ori Health Innovation Fund</strong>, its aims are to include a specific m&#257;tauranga M&#257;ori approach and co-design methodology intended to actively engage rangatahi (16-24 years). The intent is to connect participating rangatahi to Te Awa o Whanganui and to Te Taiao, alongside addressing the range of issues that they face along the way. In addition, they utilise a Wh&#257;nau Ora Outcomes approach, to work alongside rangatahi to set goals, connect them to Te Ao M&#257;ori and become work ready. A developmental evaluation was conducted inclusive of formative, process, and outcome components. The evaluation, which was completed at the end of 2021, explored if, and how, the initiative contributed to enhancing the health and wellbeing of rangatahi and their wh&#257;nau.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Outcomes / Achievements:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Building on the gains made in 2020, a third kait&#363;ruki was recruited to Te K&#257;kano to provide leadership skills and organisational knowledge. &nbsp;&nbsp;Furthermore, the programme relocated to Te Ao Hou Marae, consolidating M&#257;tauranga M&#257;ori and the Te Ao M&#257;ori programme content. Mau r&#257;kau was added to the programme complementing the rangatahi participants learnings around tikanga and whakapapa. In conjunction with Healthy Families Whanganui Rangit&#299;kei Ruapehu, a Maramataka Reflection Journal was developed for rangatahi to utilise for self-reflection. In the latter half of 2021, one of the kait&#363;ruki was seconded to another service and replaced by a Te K&#257;kano participant. A teacher of mau r&#257;kau and proficient in Te Ao M&#257;ori he was a valuable addition to the team.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Two cohorts of young men 16-24 years completed the programme in 2021 and in addition, Te K&#257;kano teamed with the YMCA Pakohe Alternative Education, a programme that supports 13 &ndash; 15-year-olds to re-engage in their education, to deliver the Te Ao M&#257;ori content. Utilising a Tu&#257;kana T&#275;ina mentoring model where older students mentor younger students, Te K&#257;kano rangatahi participants worked closely with Pakohe rangatahi. Te K?kano was impacted by Covid-19 restrictions which meant the internet and cell phone were the key means of communicating with and engaging the rangatahi participants. Care packages were delivered to the rangatahi and their wh&#257;nau to provide support through the lockdown.&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Becoming work ready and gaining employment was a priority for the rangatahi. Te K&#257;kano supported them with CV preparation, First Aid training, attaining a forklift licence and heights training. Positive outcomes included:</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>79% of rangatahi gained employment</li>\r\n	<li>94 % of rangatahi learnt their pepeha; 81% felt confident to recite their pepeha</li>\r\n	<li>100% of rangatahi participated in ruruku, haka and waiata</li>\r\n	<li>100% of rangatahi visited marae participating in tikanga marae. Fifteen marae benefitted from these visits.</li>\r\n	<li>100% of rangatahi participated in activities that would provide them with a connection to te taiao</li>\r\n	<li>100% of rangatahi have undertaken an orientation of Te Oranganui&rsquo;s services so they can more readily access what they need for their health and wellbeing</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Evaluation</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p>In 2021, the final year for evaluation activities, Te Oranganui Trust kait&#363;ruki and the Whakauae evaluator brainstormed ways to collect evaluation data, when Covid-19 restrictions limited face to face contact. Under the guidance of the evaluator, kait&#363;ruki successfully led two data collection activities. Two evaluation reports, a process and impact report were submitted to the Ministry of Health, in October and December 2021 respectively, and subsequently accepted.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/uploads/images/TK-Heights.jpg\" style=\"height:728px; width:650px\" /><br />\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size:12px\">Heights Training at Cooks Gardens Whanganui (Cohort Three)</span></em></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:12px\">February 2022</span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n<h2>&nbsp;</h2>\r\n\r\n<h2>&#39;Tapestry of Truth&#39; Rangatahi Wellbeing Project Evaluation</h2>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Start / Finish Dates:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>08 May 2020 &ndash; 10 December 2021</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Leads:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Gill Potaka Osborne</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Whakauae Researcher:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Lynley Cvitanovic</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Brief Description</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>The Tapestry of Truth Rangatahi Programme was developed and delivered by Whanganui-based M&#257;ori health and social services provider, Te Oranganui Trust. Oranga Tamariki and Te Hiringa Hauora provided funding to support implementation of the programme. The aim of the programme was to provide young males aged 12- 15 years with specialised support and mentoring to address the issues in their lives and improve their health and wellbeing. Using a wh&#257;nau-centred approach, the programme provided a safe, positive atmosphere for rangatahi to learn and develop pathways that will allow them to confidently lead healthy lives and eventually become self-managing and empowering leaders.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In 2020, Te Hiringa Hauora commissioned an evaluation to be undertaken by Whakauae Research Services. The evaluation explored the impact of the &lsquo;Tapestry of Truth&rsquo; model on rangatahi M&#257;ori wellbeing, building M&#257;ori health service provider evaluation capacity and supporting Te Oranganui to engage with other stakeholders on the merits of their approach.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Outcomes / Achievements</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Both the implementation of the Tapestry of Truth programme and the evaluation were impacted by Covid-19 restrictions. As with the previous year the Tapestry of Truth kai&#257;rahi utilised technology to maintain contact. Care packages were delivered to the rangatahi and their wh?nau to provide support through the lockdown.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Tapestry of Truth provided rangatahi with a wide range of experiences which has encouraged them to take a wider gaze of the world and become more self-determining and resilient. These experiences included fun activities such as go-kart racing and laser tag; cultural activities such as marae visits and preparing a h&#257;ng&#299; and environmental activities such as diving, fishing, and surfing. A member of the Police Youth Aid Team, a qualified builder, dedicated one day a week to teach the Tapestry of Truth rangatahi basic carpentry and building skills. Consequently, the rangatahi built garden furniture which they sold to family, friends and to Te Oranganui staff to raise money to fund their next lot of carpentry projects. This activity helped rangatahi see the role of police in a different light. Additionally, participation in Muay Thai Martial Arts was both popular and successful for the rangatahi as they learnt about health and wellbeing, self- discipline, and teamwork. Many of the rangatahi were supported to compete in local competitions.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Programme planning and content was co-designed with the rangatahi. An essential part of this process was the kait&#363;ruki who bought with them a passion for youth development, knowledge of the community and of wh&#257;nau, hap&#363; and iwi. They came with diverse life experiences that, coupled with youth development skills, social work expertise, an interest in behaviour change and a desire to make a difference contributed to them being able to have hard conversations with rangatahi without judgment. Many topics were discussed during the programme including the effects of alcohol and other drugs individually, on wh&#257;nau and on the community. Learnings were consolidated when rangatahi were asked research a topic and debate the pros and cons. This was followed up with creation of a poster displaying what they had learnt. In mid-2021, building on the success of the male cohort, Te Oranganui Trust initiated the development and implementation of a pilot programme for young girls.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Evaluation</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>The evaluation was completed utilising a collaborative approach whereby kaiarahi led interactive data collection sessions and undertook some of the key informant interviews. Whakauae supported this with a small survey and some face-to-face interviews with wh&#257;nau and external stakeholders.&nbsp; The analysis of the data was completed by the evaluator which was then sent to the Tapestry of Truth team to review for accuracy. The evaluation showed that the Tapestry of Truth programme was highly regarded by rangatahi, parents and caregivers and the Whanganui community and there were many positive outcomes for rangatahi and their wh&#257;nau. A final report was submitted to Te Hiringa Hauora at the end of 2021 and accepted.&nbsp; A booklet of summary findings will be released in early 2022.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/uploads/images/Tapestry-carpentry.jpg\" style=\"height:488px; width:650px\" /><br />\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size:12px\"><span style=\"color:black\">Some of the carpentry projects built by Tapestry of Truth rangatahi participants</span></span></em></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:12px\"><span style=\"color:black\">February 2022</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n<h2>&nbsp;</h2>\r\n\r\n<h2>Chatham Islands Wellbeing Study</h2>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Lead researcher:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Dr Amohia Boulton</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Other Whakauae researchers:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Lynley Cvitanovic</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Utiku Potaka</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Dr Tanya Allport</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Tom Johnson</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Independent research team members:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Teresa Taylor</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Description:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>In 2019 Whakauae were approached by Te Puni K&#333;kiri regarding the possibility of undertaking some research into the wellbeing needs of residents of the Chatham Islands. The aim of the study was to explore the self-identified wellbeing needs of the Islands&rsquo; population. It was expected that study findings would be used to advocate for more sustainable and longer-term targeted funding which better addresses wh&#257;nau/hunau needs.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The objectives of this kaupapa M&#257;ori project are to:</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Describe wh&#257;nau assessments of current wh&#257;nau wellbeing;</li>\r\n	<li>Document the self-identified and unaddressed wellbeing needs of wh&#257;nau;</li>\r\n	<li>Identify the needs that can potentially be supported by agencies and services outside of the wh&#257;nau;</li>\r\n	<li>Identify challenges associated with adequately supporting unaddressed wellbeing needs; and,</li>\r\n	<li>Draw on study findings and a shared analysis to propose recommendations for service solutions with the greatest potential to enhance wh&#257;nau wellbeing.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Progress:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Whakauae were first approached to conduct the research in late 2019, and contracted with local provider, Ha O Te Ora Wharekauri Trust Community Services, to commence the work in early 2020. However, just prior to the team&rsquo;s first scheduled visit to the island in March 2020, the entire country was put into lockdown due to Covid-19 reaching Aotearoa. The uncertainties associated with Covid-19 severely delayed the start of the project &ndash; indeed the team&rsquo;s first physical visit to the island did not occur until early April 2021. At that time the team undertook whakawhanaungatanga and a first round of face-to-face individual and group interviews. A second visit to the Island occurred in June 2021 when the research team continued interviews and held a series of w&#257;nanga with community members and representatives from key organisations.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Recently with the spread of Covid-19 throughout the community, and the subsequent risks associated with the more contagious Delta variant, the team&rsquo;s ability to travel to the island has been impacted. Thus the third in a series of planned face-to-face visit to the Island has been postponed until 2022. The third visit is intended to be part of &ldquo;sense-making&rdquo; for the project findings, to present the analysis undertaken by the research team in late November 2021. The team at Whakauae are now looking forward to a more settled period in early 2022, so that we can return to the island and engage in the sense-making phase. At this time we will seek feedback from the community and project participants on key findings and recommendations, and explore the possible ways to ensure the uptake of these findings within specific systems/sectors responsible for the wellbeing of wh&#257;nau/hunau on the Chatham Islands.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><img alt=\"Whakauae Chatham Islands Wellbeing Study \" src=\"/uploads/images/Chatham-Islands-Wellbeing-Study.jpg\" style=\"height:488px; width:650px\" /><br />\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size:12px\">Moriori hunau (wh&#257;nau) welcome members of the WRS team at K&#333;pinga Marae in April 2021.</span></em></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:12px\">December 2021</span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Te Ao Rauropi:</h2>\r\n\r\n<h2>Mapping the Biosphere of Rongo&#257; M&#257;ori</h2>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Lead researcher:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Dr Amohia Bouton</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Other Whakauae researchers:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Gill Potaka-Osborne</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Dr Tanya Allport</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Independent research team members:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Donna Kerridge (Rongo&#257; practitioner)</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Dr Glenis Mark</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Description:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>This research project, exploring the deeper meaning of Rongo&#257; M&#257;ori (traditional M&#257;ori healing), is a three-year HRC funded study hosted by Whakauae Research.&nbsp;&nbsp; Building on previous work undertaken by members of the research team, the research will identify and articulate the contribution that Rongo&#257; makes to the health and wellbeing of the Aotearoa New Zealand population and to our environments, seek to reinstate wider understanding of the nature of Rongo&#257; and restore a M&#257;ori philosophy of wellbeing to our communities</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The project will collect data from both Rongo&#257; practitioners and their patients. The data will be analysed and synthesised to create a map of the Rongo&#257; biosphere as a graphic representation of the principles and practices of M&#257;ori healing.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Progress:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;The study commenced in September 2020, with ethics review and approval gained early in 2021. In Phase 2 of the study, we have successfully recruited and interviewed 49 participants from across the country, with several more interviews still to be conducted.&nbsp; In-depth case studies, involving Rongo&#257; healers and patients who have participated in the interviews, are being carried out. &nbsp;We have found that both healers and patients are keen to share their perspectives on Rongo&#257; M&#257;ori, and we have been delighted to hear their stories of growing up with Rongo&#257; as an intrinsic part of their childhoods.&nbsp; Many have shared their experiences of healing, or of being healed, using Rongo&#257; practices and have also shared the struggles they have experienced given the general lack of acceptance of healing principles and practices. Phase 2 data analysis has recently begun and will continue into the new year.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>A recent Te Ao Rauropi interview and hui took place at Bushy Park, Whanganui, where the research team were also honoured to participate in an informative bush walk with Rongo&#257; practitioner and advocate, Pa Ropata McGowan.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><img alt=\"Te Ao Rauropi - Mapping the Biosphere of Rongo&#257; M&#257;ori\" src=\"/uploads/images/Te-Ao-Rauropi-Mapping-the-Biosphere-of-Rongoa-Maori.jpg\" style=\"height:418px; width:650px\" /><br />\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size:12px\">From left:&nbsp; Donna Kerridge, Dr Amohia Boulton, Pa Ropata McGowan, and Dr Tanya Allport at Bushy Park, Whanganui.</span></em></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:12px\">October 2021</span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Te Pae Herenga: An investigation of M&#257;ori wh&#257;nau end of life cultural care customs</h2>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Lead researcher:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Tess Moeke Maxwell, University of Auckland</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Whakauae researchers:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Dr Amohia Boulton</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Description:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>This three-year, HRC-funded study is investigating the traditional end-of-life M&#257;ori care customs that wh&#257;nau draw on to strengthen their end-of-life caregiving activities and support palliative care service provision. The research is hosted by the Te &#256;rai Palliative Care and End of Life Research Group at the University of Auckland, where Principal Investigator Dr Tess Moeke-Maxwell (Ng&#257;i Tai, Ng&#257;ti Porou) is based. She is supported by Te &#256;rai&rsquo;s Kaumatua R&#333;p&#363;, led by Rawiri Wharemate (Ng&#257;tiwai, Ng&#257;ti Moerewa, Ng&#257; Puhi). The research team brought together for the study include academics from the University of Auckland such as Professors Linda Nikora and Merryn Gott, Dr Amohia Boulton from Whakauae, health professionals such as Dr Keri Ratima, representatives from hospice, as well as other research assistants and students.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The research seeks to identify the barriers and facilitators M&#257;ori experience in using traditional care customs within different care settings (home, hospice, hospital and aged residential care). A number of resources will be developed to share information about care customs with diverse M&#257;ori wh&#257;nau, their communities and the palliative care sector. Planned resources include digital stories; an online educational resource; information on cultural care customs; helpful palliative care information; as well as peer reviewed articles.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Progress:</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Over 60 stories from wh&#257;nau around Aotearoa were collected as part of this research project. Many of these have been made into a digital resource that can be accessed from a new website &ldquo;Te Ipu Aronui&rdquo;; an output from the Te Pae Herenga project. This online educational resource&nbsp;and website&nbsp;went live in late March with community launches in Hastings,&nbsp;P&#333;rangahau, Wellington and Whanganui.&nbsp;&nbsp;On the 30 March 2021, the Whanganui launch of the website was held. Hosted by Whanganui Hospice, the day began with a mihi whakatau to members of the research team, their kaumatua, clinicians, community researchers and members of the public. This was led by local Rongo&#257; practitioner, Marilyn Vreede and her husband Marty. Both Marilyn and another local Rongo&#257; practitioner, Mary Bennett, have contributed their stories as part of the research for inclusion <a href=\"https://www.teipuaronui.co.nz/kete-aronui-rongoa\" target=\"_blank\">on the website here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>During the event, Dr Tess Moeke-Maxwell and Dr Merryn Gott gave an overview of the project and took us through a tour of the new website. In addition, we were treated to a glimpse of some of the 22 stories and given handy hints about navigating other website tabs.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Tess thanked members of her team: the Te &#256;rai Kahui kaumatua (Matua Joe, Whaea Whio, Matua Rawiri and Matua Aaron), senior academics and research assistants for traveling and supporting the launches in the regions.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>This is an excellent resource that will be valuable for family caregivers and health professionals alike and we encourage people to take a look <a href=\"https://www.teipuaronui.co.nz/\" target=\"_blank\">at the website here</a>.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/uploads/images/Te-Pae-Herenga(1).jpg\" style=\"height:447px; width:650px\" /><br />\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size:12px\">From left: Marilyn Vreede (Rongo&#257; Practitioner, Whanganui); Prof Merryn Gott (Auckland University), Dr Tess Moeke Maxwell (Principal Investigator, Auckland University), Mary Bennett (Whanganui) and Dr Amohia Boulton (Whakauae Research).</span></em></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:12px\">April 2021</span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Perceptions of Papak&#257;inga: An examination of &lsquo;home&rsquo; and how to cater services for M&#257;ori</h2>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Project Description</h4>\r\n\r\n<p><em>&lsquo;Perceptions of Papak&#257;inga: An examination of &lsquo;home&rsquo; and how to cater services for M&#257;ori&rsquo;</em> was a 12-month study undertaken by Whakauae Research in partnership with Wai Research to explore comparative M&#257;ori views of &lsquo;home&rsquo; in the Rangit&#299;kei and T&#257;maki Makaurau.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Funded by Ng&#257; Pae o te M&#257;ramatanga, the research project was designed to address the current lack of evidence and knowledge concerning M&#257;ori perceptions, experiences, and realities of what is needed from policy and service design for M&#257;ori to not just have a house, but to &lsquo;be at home&rsquo; where and how they choose. While &lsquo;home&rsquo; has been explored within research as a multifaceted concept, little is known about the different elements of &lsquo;home&rsquo; within M&#257;ori experience, or the diverse complexities that shape that experience.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><img alt=\"From left: Researchers Hector Kaiwai, Tanya Allport, Amohia Boulton and Gill Potaka-Osborne. Absent from the photo is the final member of the team, Rewa Harker, Wai Research.\" src=\"/uploads/images/Papakainga-researchers.jpg\" style=\"height:428px; width:650px\" /><br />\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size:12px\">From left: Researchers Hector Kaiwai, Tanya Allport, Amohia Boulton and Gill Potaka-Osborne. Absent from the photo is the final member of the team, Rewa Harker, Wai Research.</span></em></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Project Findings and Outcomes</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>The idea of being &lsquo;safe and well at home&rsquo; has taken on an unprecedented importance during the rapidly developing Coronavirus COVID-19 crisis. New Zealand&rsquo;s COVID-19 response has centralised &lsquo;home&rsquo; as the &lsquo;safest place to be&rsquo;, specifically during level 3 and 4 lock-down measures. Home is seen as a place of wellbeing, which contrasts to &lsquo;away from home&rsquo; places as potential sites of infection and subsequent personal and public health impacts. However, the essence of what forms a place of wellbeing for Maori is not generally included or acknowledged in government discourses around &lsquo;home&rsquo;, and is therefore inadequately represented within polices, resourcing and services.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The findings from the <em>Papak&#257;inga</em> project contribute to understanding the meanings of &lsquo;home&rsquo; for three different generations of M&#257;ori living in different geographical locations, and how these meanings shape the perception of &lsquo;being well at home&rsquo;.&nbsp; The place and function of cultural elements that relate to &lsquo;home&rsquo;, such as &lsquo;t&#363;rangawaewae&rsquo;, &lsquo;papak&#257;inga&rsquo; and &lsquo;ahi k&#257;&rsquo; were highlighted in relationship to identity, whakapapa, and hauora within the participants&rsquo; perceptions of &lsquo;home&rsquo;.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>By investigating the views, attitudes, and perceptions of M&#257;ori community members in two distinct locations, the research has been able to identify that &lsquo;home&rsquo; is more than a spatial notion, and that there are a range of holistically connected aspects that need to be considered if we are to deliver effective and sustainable solutions around M&#257;ori being &lsquo;at home&rsquo;.&nbsp; As M&#257;ori meanings of &lsquo;home&rsquo; are adapting, developing, and changing, especially in the current COVID-19 context, the findings from this research contribute to the significant thinking that needs to influence future policy direction and highlight areas that require further investigation.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The first of a planned series of peer-reviewed journal papers was published in 2020 (Boulton, A., Nee, J.,&nbsp;Allport, T.&nbsp;(2020) Hauk&#257;inga - A Review of M&#257;ori concepts of &#39;home&#39;. Whakauae Research Services Ltd, Te P&#363;take - Whakauae Raro Occasional Paper Series, Number 1, August 2020.) <a href=\"https://www.whakauae.co.nz/publications/occasional-papers/15/\">this can be viewed and downloaded here</a>. A second is currently under review and a third in the final stages of preparation for submission. The findings of the Papak&#257;inga project have also been presented at the 9th Biennial International Indigenous Research Conference 2020.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Furthermore, two dissemination videos featuring particpants&rsquo; k&#333;rero of &lsquo;home&rsquo; have been created with the help of funding from the Health Research Council. The video with of the T&#257;maki Makaurau participants can be found at the <a href=\"https://wairesearch.waipareira.com/perceptions-of-papakainga/\" target=\"_blank\">Wai Research website here</a>.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>A video featuring the Rangit&#299;kei participants is on this website and <a href=\"https://www.whakauae.co.nz/view/perceptions-of-papakainga/23/\">can be viewed here</a>.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:12px\">April 2021</span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Awa FM Research Project</h2>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><img alt=\"From left Amohia Boulton, Whetu Fala, Gill Potaka-Osborne with the flyer.\" src=\"/uploads/images/awa-fm-march-21.jpg\" style=\"height:488px; width:650px\" /><br />\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size:12px\">From left Amohia Boulton, Whetu Fala, Gill Potaka-Osborne with the flyer.</span></em></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>At the end of 2020, Whakauae Research Services and Awa FM (Te Reo Irirangi o Whanganui) came together to discuss a joint research project. The aim of this two-stage project is to gain an understanding of how te reo is adding to the quality of life for M&#257;ori in the Awa FM broadcast region.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Subsequently, in February 2021, Whakauae completed the first stage of this project by analysing the survey data collected by Awa FM at Pakaitore Day 2020. Three high level themes were identified from the results of the 2020 Awa FM Listener Survey, namely that:</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>the <strong>content</strong> played on Awa FM should be relevant for all ages and reflect Whanganui, including local news, waiata, stories, history, tikanga and Te Reo;</li>\r\n	<li><strong>announcers</strong> were a critical component of Awa FM and more wahine M&#257;ori should be encouraged; and</li>\r\n	<li>improving <strong>transmission</strong>, and the modes of transmission (including greater use of multimedia platforms and social media) was critical for broad reach.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Prior to Pakaitore Day 2021, and following an invitation to Whakauae&rsquo;s offices, Awa FM staff were presented with an infographic flyer outlining high level results. Flyers were to be distributed to wh&#257;nau who attended the Marae Waka Ama challenge and the 2021 Pakaitore celebrations however, these celebrations were deferred due to concerns regarding Covid-19. Flyers are available from Awa FM offices, and will be distributed by Awa FM at other community hui. Whakauae are also drafting a more detailed report of the survey findings due for completion at the end of April 2021.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:12px\">March 2021</span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"https://www.whakauae.co.nz/page/project-updates-archive/9/19/\">You can view older updates in the archive here.</a></strong></p>\r\n', '', '', '', 0, 0, '', 'y', 'y', '', '', '', '', 'Kaupapa Mahi');
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(11, 1, 7, 'Directors', 'Whakauae Board of Directors', 10, '', '<h2><img alt=\"Anthony Thompson - Whakauae\" src=\"/uploads/images/Anthony-Thompson.jpg\" style=\"font-size:13px; height:320px; margin-bottom:15px; width:320px\" /></h2>\r\n\r\n<h2>Anthony Thompson, BSc</h2>\r\n\r\n<h3>Ng&#257;ti Hauiti, Ng&#257;ti Whitikaupeka</h3>\r\n\r\n<h3>Board Chair</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I have been a member of the Whakauae Board of Directors for four and a half years and took up the position of Board Chair in mid-2022. I began as a rangatahi representative on Te R&#363;nanga o Ng&#257;ti Hauiti, transitioning to being a representative of one of my hap&#363;, Ng&#257;ti Whiti-Hauiti in 2019. In 2019, I also joined the Rangatahi Group of the National Iwi Chairs Forum and am a representative on the Pou Taiao.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I have appreciated the many opportunities I have had to learn from iwi leaders. As a rangatahi, I participated in the Ng&#257;ti Hauiti young leaders development programme &#39;He Whet&#363; Arataki&#39; which was part of my preparation to take up future leadership roles within the Iwi. It is my aim to help nurture others and support the future for our M&#257;ori people.&nbsp;I have a keen interest in hauora and the future wellbeing of wh&#257;nau, hap&#363; and iwi. My passion is to help preserve our culture and work towards improving our future prospects as a people.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I have recently completed a Bachelor of Science, with a double major in environmental science and geo-spatial science. In 2015, I successfully completed a certificate of oral proficiency in Te Reo M&#257;ori with Te W&#257;nanga Takiura o Ng&#257; Kura Kaupapa M&#257;ori o Aotearoa in R&#363;maki Reo. I am currently employed by SkyCity as the Group Sustainability Manager. My aim is to gain management experience and build relationships within the private sector to bolster my skills and knowledge and use these experiences to give back to my iwi and my people. I aim to continue building my knowledge around the three pillars of sustainability: environment, people, and economy by continuing my development in governance, environment, and cultural aspects both Indigenous and Western.&nbsp;My partner and I live in T&#257;maki Makaurau with other Hauiti wh&#257;nau.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Dr Erica Williams - Te Arawa, Ng&#257;ti Whakaue, Ng&#257;ti Pikiao, Te Wh&#257;nau &#257; Apanui\" src=\"/uploads/images/Dr-Erica-Williams(1).jpg\" style=\"height:320px; margin-bottom:15px; width:320px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Dr Erica Williams</h2>\r\n\r\n<h3>Te Arawa, Ng&#257;ti Whakaue, Ng&#257;ti Pikiao, Te Wh&#257;nau &#257; Apanui</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am currently Pou Whakarae - Te Hiringa Taiao within the - M&#257;ori Environmental Research (Te K&#363;waha) with NIWA (the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research) based in Wellington.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In 1995 I joined NIWA as a technician in the eco-toxicology lab. I have since completed a MSc (University of Waikato) and a PhD (University of Auckland) which investigated the effects of a group of contaminants called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) on shellfish. As a principal scientist I worked&nbsp; on a wide range of projects spanning both the marine and freshwater environments within the National Centre of M&#257;ori Environmental Research. In May 2019, I was appointed as a Board Director with Whakauae Research.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Simon Karipa \" src=\"/uploads/images/Simon-Karipa.jpg\" style=\"height:320px; margin-bottom:15px; width:320px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Simon Karipa</h2>\r\n\r\n<h3>Ng&#257; Wairiki Ng&#257;ti Apa, Te &#256;tihaunui-&#257;-P&#257;p&#257;rangi, Ng&#257;ti Hauiti) BA (Hons), LLB, PG Dip Bus Ad (Dist)</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I descend from Te Rina Hunia (a consequence of the marriage of Ruta Kau of Ng&#257;i Te &#362;pokoiri and Kawana Hunia of Ng&#257; Wairiki Ng&#257;ti Apa) and Hoani Mete-Kingi (son of Te Rangi Paetahi of Te &#256;tihaunui-&#257;-P&#257;p&#257;prangi and Ng&#257; Wairiki Ng&#257;ti Apa).&nbsp; I was born in Whanganui and now reside there with my partner and step-daughter.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am an experienced company director, trustee and senior executive with a legal and management background.&nbsp;My professional career has included executive roles in the public sector, financial services sector and roles with iwi/M&#257;ori organisations including a stint as Business Manager with Whakauae Research Services Limited, Claims Manager with M&#333;kai P&#257;tea Waitangi Claims Trust, General Counsel at Te Ohu Kaimoana and General Manager at Ng&#257;ti Apa ki te R&#257; T&#333;.&nbsp; I have also run my own consultancy providing a number of services to iwi/M&#257;ori organisations.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>My other current governance roles include chairing both Te Ngakinga o Whanganui Investment Trust and Whanganui Iwi Fisheries Limited (the commercial entities of the Te Awa Tupua settlement), director of Whanganui District Council Holdings Limited (the Council-controlled organisation for Whanganui District Council), director of Te P&#363;ia T&#257;papa GP Limited (a pan-iwi/M&#257;ori investment fund) and an alternate trustee on the Crown Forestry Rental Trust.&nbsp;Previously, I have served as a r&#363;nanga member for Ng&#257; Wairiki Ng&#257;ti Apa, a trustee of the Papawhenua Charitable Trust, a member of the independent Charities Registration Board and an independent member of the Federation of M&#257;ori Authorities&rsquo; Audit and Risk Committee. I joined the board of Whakauae Research Services Ltd in August 2022.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Outside of work I enjoy fishing, hunting and relaxing at home.&nbsp; I have played both senior rugby (including representative honours while at university) and senior cricket, and enjoy most ball sports.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Tamahauiti Potaka\" src=\"/uploads/images/Tamahauiti-Potaka.jpg\" style=\"height:320px; margin-bottom:15px; width:320px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Tamahauiti Potaka</h2>\r\n\r\n<h3>Ng&#257;ti Hauiti, Ng&#257;i Te Ohuake, Te &#256;tihaunui-&#257;-P&#257;p&#257;rangi) BCom, BSc</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am a descendant of Rora Te Oiroa (Ng&#257;i Te Ohuake, Ng&#257;ti Hauiti, Ng&#257;ti Hinemanu) and Utiku Potaka&rsquo;s (Ng&#257;ti Hauiti) youngest son Tumihau (Jack) Potaka. Tumihau married Raihania Waitere (Ng&#257;ti Apa, T&#363;wharetoa, Te &#256;tihaunui-&#257;-P&#257;p&#257;rangi) and had my koro Tumihau Potaka II. Koro Tumihau married my nan Hilda Chadwick (Ng&#257;ti Tama, Te &#256;tihaunui-&#257;-P&#257;p&#257;rangi) and they had my father Eldon Potaka. I grew up in Otaki attending k&#333;hanga reo and kura tuatahi before moving to Rotorua to attend boarding school at Raukura (Rotorua Boys&rsquo; High).</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I joined the board of Whakauae Research Services Ltd in 2022 as an Associate Director and rangatahi representative. I am currently a Strategy and Implementation Analyst at Fonterra. I have held a range of roles across the organisation working largely on responsible sourcing commitments, sustainability strategy, M&#257;ori strategy and sustainability solutions. In 2021, I completed a conjoint Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science degree from Waipapa Taumata Rau (University of Auckland), majoring in management, marketing, marine science and geography. I am presently residing in T&#257;maki Makaurau. 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(12, 1, 7, 'Our Team', 'Whakauae Team', 20, '', '<p><img alt=\"Dr Amohia Boulton - Whakauae Research Centre Director\" src=\"/uploads/images/Amohia-Boulton-2022.png\" style=\"height:320px; width:320px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Dr Amohia Boulton</h2>\r\n\r\n<h3>Research Centre Director</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Mai i ng&#257; Kur&#299; a Wh&#257;rei ki Ng&#257; P&#257;paka o Rangataua he riponga waihoe au n&#333; te Moana o Tauranga, te &#363;nga o ng&#257; waka, te wai koiora o aku t&#363;puna</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Mauao te Maunga</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Tauranga te moana</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Ng&#257;ti Ranginui, Ng&#257;i te Rangi, me Ng&#257;ti Pukenga &#333;ku iwi</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Pirirakau, ko Ng&#257;ti Kahu ng&#257; hap&#363;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Poututerangi, ko Wairoa ng&#257; marae</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Amohia Boulton t&#333;ku ingoa</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>My career to date has been varied, spanning public policy and academia however, my commitment to M&#257;ori development has been a constant thread throughout. I have a background in public policy, having worked as a data analyst (Ministry of Education) policy analyst, senior analyst (Te Puni K&#333;kiri) and Private Secretary (M&#257;ori Affairs) in Wellington for about ten years. I left the public service to undertake a Health Research Council M&#257;ori Health Training Fellowship, completing my doctoral studies at Te P&#363;manawa Hauora, the Research Centre for M&#257;ori Health and Development, Massey University, Palmerston North. As a Health Research Council Erihapeti Rehu Murchie Postdoctoral Fellow, I was able to work with scholars at the University of Northern British Columbia, Canada and with the Lheidli T&#39;enneh First Nations people. In 2009 I joined Whakauae Research Services and in 2016 was appointed Research Centre Director.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>My research focuses on M&#257;ori health and health services research; specifically, the interface between health and social policy and service-level implementation. I consider myself privileged not only to work in an iwi-owned and mandated health research centre, but to build on Heather&rsquo;s original vision and continue a legacy of high quality kaupapa M&#257;ori research that makes a difference to our people.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Mate atu he t&#275;t&#275;kura, ara mai he t&#275;t&#275;kura</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"mailto:amohia@whakauae.co.nz?subject=Website%20Enquiry\">Email Amohia</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Tel. (06) 347 6773</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"/uploads/images/Tanya-headshot_2023_320px.jpg\" style=\"height:320px; margin-bottom:15px; width:320px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Dr Tanya Allport</h2>\r\n\r\n<h3>Senior Researcher</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Tokomaru te Waka</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Taranaki te Maunga</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Waitara te Awa</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Manukorihi te Marae</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Tanya Allport t&#333;ku ingoa</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>My passion as a researcher is to make a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of M&#257;ori through aspirational, translational and kaupapa M&#257;ori focused research.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I was educated at the University of Auckland, where I gained a Bachelor and Master of Arts, before completing my PhD in 2006. While studying I worked at the University of Auckland, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, in M&#257;ori and Pacific health. Following my PhD I undertook several years of working for claimants to the Waitangi Tribunal, specialising in M&#257;ori land research.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>More recently, I worked as the director of Wai Research, an urban M&#257;ori research centre with Te Wh&#257;nau O Waipareira, a West Auckland M&#257;ori health and social service provider. As part of that role, I led a staff of researchers, evaluators, and social impact specialists, and project managed local and national research programmes focusing on wh&#257;nau M&#257;ori wellbeing and policy impacts.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am Te &#256;ti Awa ki Te Whanganui-a-Tara from my father&rsquo;s side and German from my mother&rsquo;s side, and although I was born in Tauranga I spent my formative years in Northern Germany, returning to Aotearoa in my early teens. I now live with my wh&#257;nau in the Waitakere Ranges in Auckland.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I feel honoured and fortunate to be a senior researcher at Whakauae, as it allows me to be part of a dedicated and inspiring team that works to fulfil the aspirations of Ng&#257;ti Hauiti for all wh&#257;nau M&#257;ori to have health, wealth and self-determination in line with their own values.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"mailto:tanya@whakauae.co.nz?subject=Enquiry%20from%20website\">Email Tanya</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Gillian Potaka-Osborne - Whakauae Researcher and Evaluator\" src=\"/uploads/images/Gillian-Potaka-Osborne-2022.png\" style=\"height:320px; margin-bottom:15px; width:320px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Gillian Potaka-Osborne</h2>\r\n\r\n<h3>Senior Researcher</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Aotea te waka</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Ruapehu te maunga</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Whanganui te awa<br />\r\nKo &#256;tihaunui-&#257;-P&#257;p&#257;rangi te iwi<br />\r\nKo Ng&#257;ti Tuera, Ng&#257;ti Pamoana, Ng&#257;ti Pareraukawa ng&#257; hap&#363;.<br />\r\nKo Pungarehu, ko Parikino, ko Koroniti, Ko Ng&#257;tokowaru Marae ng&#257; marae.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Gill Potaka-Osborne au.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>My professional career and interest in Kaupapa M&#257;ori were born out of my involvement as both a kaimahi and wh&#257;nau member of Te Hunga Kawitiwiti Kohanga Reo (language nest) in the early 80s. The next 15 years were spent in working in the public sector before I rekindled a passion for M&#257;ori development and joined Taumata Hauora Trust (M&#257;ori Development Organisation) as contracts manager. In 2005, I began employment with Whakauae Research Services in an administrative capacity. My current role is community researcher and evaluator which has given me the opportunity to engage, build capability and seek solutions with local communities. My passion is to grow M&#257;ori potential and I am excited about being able to use research and evaluation as methods for advancing M&#257;ori development.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I was supported by Whakauae to complete a Postgraduate Diploma in Social Sector Research and in 2019 I completed my final year of master&rsquo;s study.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am a member of the Aotearoa New Zealand Evaluation Association (ANZEA), Ma Te Rae M&#257;ori Evaluation Association and of the Australian Evaluation Society (AES).</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>E rere kau mai te awa nui</p>\r\n\r\n<p>mai I te K&#257;hui Maunga ki Tangaroa</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko au te Awa, ko te Awa ko au</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The great river flows from the mountain to the sea</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am the river the river is me</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"mailto:gill@whakauae.co.nz?subject=Website%20Enquiry\">Email Gillian</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Phone: 028 255 62852</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Lynley Cvitanovic - Whakauae Researcher and Evaluator \" src=\"/uploads/images/Lynley-Cvitanovic-2022.png\" style=\"height:320px; margin-bottom:15px; width:320px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Lynley Cvitanovic</h2>\r\n\r\n<h3>Researcher and Evaluator</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Born and brought up in Whanganui, I am fifth generation P&#257;keh&#257; of Croatian, English and Irish descent. The first of my forebears arrived in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, as New Zealand Company assisted immigrants, in 1840 and 1841. They were farm labourers from Wiltshire and Somerset in the south of England. During the 1850s some moved north to Whanganui and to the Rangit&#299;kei. My great-great-grandmother, Hannah Whale was born in Parew&#257;nui in 1857. Most recently my paternal grandfather arrived in Whanganui, from the tiny fishing village of Dra&scaron;nice in southern Croatia, around 1926.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Over the past four decades I have had the opportunity to take part in, and learn from, a wide range of Treaty inspired decolonisation and social justice initiatives. My paid work experience has mostly been in the fields of community work, adult learning and public health (health promotion). My formal study has focused on sociology, qualitative research, social work and social services practice supervision. I hold MA (Honours) and MSW (Applied) degrees along with a Postgraduate Diploma in Social Services Supervision (Distinction).</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Since joining the Whakauae team in 2008, I have had the great privilege of taking part in many of the research activities that our Ng&#257;ti Hauiti-owned organisation is involved with. Whakauae aspires to contribute to social transformation that benefits M&#257;ori, using excellent research as the vehicle. My colleagues, and those we work alongside in the local community and beyond, provide daily inspiration for finding ways forward that can make a positive difference for M&#257;ori.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"mailto:lynley@whakauae.co.nz?subject=Website%20Enquiry\">Email Lynley</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Phone: 028 255 62856</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Mel Potaka-Osborne - PA to the Whakauae Team\" src=\"/uploads/images/Mel-Potaka-Osborne-2022.png\" style=\"height:320px; margin-bottom:15px; width:320px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Mel Potaka-Osborne</h2>\r\n\r\n<h3>Senior Research Assistant</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>E rere kau mai te awa nui</p>\r\n\r\n<p>mai I te K&#257;hui Maunga ki Tangaroa</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko au te Awa, ko te Awa ko au</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&lsquo;Ruapehu te maunga</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Whanganui te awa</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko &#256;tihaunui-&#257;-P&#257;p&#257;rangi te iwi</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Ng&#257;ti Tuera, Ng&#257;ti Hinearo, Ng&#257;ti Pamoana, Ng&#257;ti Pareraukawa aku hap&#363;&rsquo;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko wai au?</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Mel Potaka-Osborne ahau</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I joined Whakauae Research in 2011, after working ten years with a local Whanganui Iwi Health Provider in both front line and team leader roles. Prior to that, I worked as a kaiawhina with the Royal NZ Plunket Society, which was where my journey in M&#257;ori Health and wellbeing began.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>My partner and I are very much wh&#257;nau driven, so with four adult tamariki, two moko and numerous whangai, M&#257;ori health became a natural path for me.&nbsp; My interest in kaupapa M&#257;ori research and the work of Whakauae developed while I was working within the Iwi health provider and joining the team felt like the next stepping-stone in my M&#257;ori Health journey.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"mailto:mel@whakauae.co.nz?subject=Website%20Enquiry\">Email Mel</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Phone: 028 255 62852</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Utiku K Potaka\" src=\"/uploads/images/Utiku-Oct-2021.png\" style=\"height:320px; width:320px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Utiku K Potaka</h2>\r\n\r\n<h3>Researcher and Cultural Advisor</h3>\r\n\r\n<h3>Ng&#257;ti Hauiti, Te &#256;ti Hau, Ng&#257;ti Apa</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Ka t&#363; whakahirahira te R&#257;t&#257; a kahinga</strong> |&nbsp;The magnificent R&#257;t&#257; has fallen</p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Ka t&#333; te k&#257;kano a ka tipu an&#333;</strong> | The seedling vine grows once more</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>For the most part, I was raised on the family farm at R&#257;t&#257; in the central Rangit&#299;kei district, where the P&#257; formed a gathering place for the close-knit community of Ng&#257;ti Hauiti.&nbsp; Not surprisingly, manaaki whenua (care of the land) has been a life-long passion of mine and I continue to be actively involved in Ng&#257;ti Hauiti land development, farming, environmental restoration and Treaty claims.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Ko te Awa te m&#257;t&#257;puna o te ora</strong> | The River is the source of spiritual and physical sustenance</p>\r\n\r\n<p>My wh&#257;nau also lived in Whanganui where the Awa, moana and P&#363;tiki P&#257; were features of our lives.&nbsp; I was fortunate to have been mentored by my kaum&#257;tua in the traditions of Te &#256;ti Hau Whanganui where t&#257;ngata tiaki (care of the people) was a core value.&nbsp; This encouraged me to take up various administrative and leadership roles within wh&#257;nau, hap&#363; and iwi with particular emphasis on the development of Ng&#257;ti Hauiti for over three decades.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Ka kohi te toi, ka whai te maramatanga</strong> | If knowledge is gathered, enlightenment will follow</p>\r\n\r\n<p>After completing a Business Studies degree at Massey University, I spent much of my professional career in the public sector focusing on Iwi M&#257;ori development.&nbsp; I have worked in operations and management and in recent times, in senior and strategic advisor roles.&nbsp; One influential job I had in the early 1990&rsquo;s was in M&#257;ori health research at Massey University where I experienced first-hand the value of research in advancing Iwi M&#257;ori development and therefore have been a staunch advocate of Whakauae Research since its inception.&nbsp; I am delighted to be on the Whakauae team and contribute to the improvement of health equity and the empowerment of wh&#257;nau, hap&#363; and Iwi M&#257;ori.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Tom Johnson\" src=\"/uploads/images/Tom-Oct-2021.png\" style=\"height:320px; width:320px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Tom Johnson</h2>\r\n\r\n<h3>Design Lead and PhD Student</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>He ripo, he tipua, he k&#257;inga<br />\r\nHe uri mokopuna ahau n&#333; te awa tupua.<br />\r\nKo Tom Johnson t&#333;ku ingoa.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Before I joined Whakauae I worked alongside community champions in systems innovation at Te Oranganui Trust, Science Technology Engineering the Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) rangatahi education in Te Whanganui A Tara and earnt a Bachelor of Business Studies at Massey University, followed by a Masters in Innovation and Commercialisation at Victoria University of Wellington.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I was driven to the research realm by witnessing the powerful impact of community insights- and our people&rsquo;s yearning to effect sustainable, meaningful change in their lives.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Our people hold the answers to complex systems problems themselves, and our work is in communicating their solutions to policy makers, resource allocators and change agents.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>As Design Lead for Whakauae I am part of the team responsible for the translation, uptake and impact (TUI) of our research findings.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I believe that as researchers we are knowledge brokers, carrying with care our communities&rsquo; voice and needs, and acting as advocates for our people&rsquo;s ultimate selves. To do this, I am committed to translate and disseminate the high-quality research from Whakauae&rsquo;s research team into innovative and impactful publications and artefacts that motivate stakeholders to enact positive change on the ground with our wh&#257;nau.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Supported by Whakauae, I am also completing a PhD project with Auckland University of Technology, which examines how M&#257;tauranga T&#363;puna of Whanganui is being utilised to improve wellbeing for T&#257;ne M&#257;ori. Part of this project is working alongside our community to develop evidence from T&#257;ne M&#257;ori for our awa-centric wellbeing practises and translating this evidence for decision makers to support Iwi-led and rohe-specific spaces for wellbeing.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"mailto:tom@whakauae.co.nz?subject=Enquiry%20from%20Website\">Email Tom</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Ayesha Maraku\" src=\"/uploads/images/Ayesha-Feb-22.png\" style=\"height:320px; width:320px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Ayesha Maraku</h2>\r\n\r\n<h3>Executive Assistant to the Research Centre Director</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Kia whai kor&#333;ria, he h&#333;nore, hareruia kia Ihoa o ng&#257; Mano.&nbsp; Tuauriuri wh&#257;ioio ki tonu te rangi me te whenua, kia whakapaingia ki t&#333;na ingoa i ng&#257; w&#257; katoa.&nbsp; Matua, Tama, Wairua Tapu, me ng&#257; Anahera pono me te M&#257;ngai hei tautoko mai &#257;ianei, ake nei, &#256;e.<br />\r\nKo H&#299;nai te Maunga<br />\r\nKo te Temepara Tapu te Puna Waiora<br />\r\nKo te Manuao te Pouherenga Waka<br />\r\nKo Whare Marama te Whare<br />\r\nKo R&#257;tana te Marae<br />\r\nKo M&#333;rehu te Iwi<br />\r\nKo Ayesha Kor&#333;ria Maraku t&#333;ku ingoa.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Throughout my life, I have volunteered to community services such as youth groups, sports clubs and church fundraising initiatives.&nbsp; All these activities had an underlying theme; to improve the social, spiritual, physical and economic health and wellbeing of our people.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In my previous role, I worked several years as a receptionist and kai&#257;whina at Whanganui Accident and Medical where I utilised my skillsets in juggling various office administration tasks while working in a busy and highly demanding urgent care environment. It gave me personal satisfaction trying to help wh&#257;nau get the medical treatment and attention they deserve. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Today, I join the WRS wh&#257;nau as an Executive Assistant to Dr. Amohia Boulton. I am proud and blessed to be a part of a team who are passionate about M&#257;ori research that makes a positive impact in all aspects of life for our people of Ng&#257;ti Hauiti, te Ao M&#257;ori and beyond.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><em>Ma te huruhuru, Ka rere te manu.</em></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em>Adorn the bird with feathers so it can fly.</em></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"mailto:ayesha@whakauae.co.nz?subject=Enquiry%20from%20website\">Email Ayesha</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><em><img alt=\"Vicky Mcleod-Ngatuere\" src=\"/uploads/images/Vicky-5--Feb-22.png\" style=\"height:320px; width:320px\" /></em></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Vicky Mcleod-Ngatuere</h2>\r\n\r\n<h3>Personal Assistant to the Team</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Ng&#257; Turi &#333; Muri Motu te Maunga<br />\r\nKo Whangaehu te Awa<br />\r\nKo Tomotomo Ariki te Puna Wai<br />\r\nKo Ng&#257;ti Rangi te Iwi<br />\r\nKo Rangiteauria te Hap&#363;<br />\r\nKo Tirorangi te Marae<br />\r\nKo Vicky Mcleod-Ngatuere t&#333;ku ingoa</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I have lived in the Whanganui-nui-tonu area most of my life and have worked in the health sector for the past 14 years.&nbsp; This has included seven years working within a Whanganui Iwi health organisation and seven working at Mid-Central District Health Board in Palmerston North.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am dedicated to supporting wh&#257;nau, hap&#363; and iwi health and wellbeing. I enjoy participating in several voluntary positions that allow me to do this.&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am pleased to have joined the Whakauae Research team comprised of passionate staff who are committed to the mahi they do.&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"mailto:vicky@whakauae.co.nz?subject=Enquiry%20from%20website\">Email Vicky</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Stacey Ruru\" src=\"/uploads/images/stacey-ruru-2022.png\" style=\"height:320px; width:320px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Stacey Ruru</h2>\r\n\r\n<h3>Emerging Researcher &ndash; Rapua Te Ara Rangatira project</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Tainui te Waka</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Waikato te Awa</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Maungatautari te Maunga</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Tauwhare P&#257; r&#257;ua ko Paparamu ?ku Marae</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Waikato r&#257;ua ko Raukawa &#333;ku iwi</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Ng&#257;ti Hau&#257; r&#257;ua ko Ng&#257;ti Raukawa &#333;ku Hap&#363;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I joined Whakauae Research Centre in early 2022 as an Emerging Researcher and am working on the Rapua Te Ara Rangatira project &ndash; Leadership, governance and decision-making models to achieve health equity.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I developed a passion for research when undertaking my master&rsquo;s degree in Organisational Psychology in 2014 at Waikato University. My research project focused on M&#257;ori women&rsquo;s perspectives on leadership and wellbeing because I wanted to understand how these women find strength and keep themselves well in leadership.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>This led me to undertake several research-related and project management roles for the University of Waikato and Auckland during 2017-2021. I was very fortunate to work in areas that were outside the scope of my degree, and I have enjoyed the experience so far and look forward to developing further.&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>My research interest includes M&#257;ori leadership, kaupapa M&#257;ori and organisational/indigenous psychology. The Rapua te ara Rangatira project appealed to me because I am passionate about M&#257;ori leadership, and it provided an opportunity to collaborate with Kaupapa M&#257;ori researchers. My own research kaupapa is linked to the Rapua te ara Rangatira project and will focus on w&#257;hine rangatira and their experiences in Aotearoa governance. I chose to do my mahi rangahau with Whakauae Research because it is a kaupapa M&#257;ori based organisation that encourages and supports M&#257;ori to aspire in the mahi that they do and contributes back to the wider community.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><em>Hapaitia te ara tika p&#363;mau ai te rangatiratanga m&#333; ng&#257; uri whakatipu</em> &ndash; Foster the pathway of knowledge, strength, independence, and growth for future generations.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"mailto:stacey.ruru@whakauae.co.nz\">Email Stacey</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Luke Tumihau Enoka\" src=\"/uploads/images/Luke-Tumihau-Enoka.jpg\" style=\"height:320px; width:320px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Luke Tumihau Enoka</h2>\r\n\r\n<h3>Ng&#257;ti Hauiti</h3>\r\n\r\n<h3>Research Assistant and Pou &#256;whina</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Hau mai i Waitapu</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&#332; mai i Ruahine</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Piri mai i Hautapu</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Whiti mai i Ngaruroro</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko te Iwi Roa o te motu</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko M&#333;kai P&#257;tea nui tonu &#275;!</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am a descendant of M&#333;kai P&#257;tea. I also descend from Ng&#257;ti Apa, T&#363;wharetoa, Te &#256;tihaunui-&#257;-P&#257;p&#257;rangi, Ng&#257;ti Tama ki te Upoko o te Ika, as well as Rarotonga.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I grew up in Te Awakairangi and currently reside in Te Whanganui-a-Tara. I have experience in digital and design thinking and have contributed to various Kaupapa M&#257;ori and M&#257;ori centric organisations including Indigenous Design and Innovation Aotearoa, Waipapa Taumata Rau (University of Auckland), Tu Tama Wahine, Te Tari Consultants, and Te M&#257;t&#257;wai.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In 2022, I completed a Poutuarongo Reo M&#257;ori (bachelor&rsquo;s degree in te reo M&#257;ori) at Te W&#257;nanga o Raukawa. I am currently continuing my reo studies at Te W&#257;nanga o Aotearoa ki Pari-&#257;-rua.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In March 2023, I joined Whakauae Research Services as a Research Assistant and Pou &#256;whina. I am contributing to kaupapa including the Rapua te ara rangatira kia hikitia ai te oranga tangata research project and Hauititanga: Building Capability through p&#363;r&#257;kau, k&#333;rero tuku iho, and taonga.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko te ng&#257;kau iti nei e mihi kau atu ai ki Whakaaue. N&#333;ku te maranganui ki te whai w&#257;hi ki a koutou e whakapau kaha nei m&#333; ng&#257; uri whakatupu o te &#257;p&#333;p&#333;.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Cinnamon Lindsay-Latimer\" src=\"/uploads/images/cinnamon-5.jpg\" style=\"height:320px; width:320px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Cinnamon Lindsay-Latimer</h2>\r\n\r\n<h3>Senior Researcher</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Ng&#257;ti Porou, ko Ng&#257;puhi &#333;ku iwi</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Te Wh&#257;nau-a-Ruataupare, ko Ng&#257;ti Korokoro, ko Ng&#257;ti Wharara &#333;ku hap&#363;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Tuatini, ko P&#257;kirikiri, ko Pakanae &#333;ku marae</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Lindsay Latimer t&#333;ku wh&#257;nau</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Cinnamon t&#333;ku ingoa.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I joined Whakauae in 2023 after working as a community researcher in M&#257;ori Public Health, and as a RA at the University of Auckland. I hold a Master&rsquo;s degree in Science (Psychology) from the University of Auckland and am passionate about critical qualitative Kaupapa M&#257;ori research. I am extremely lucky to have been mentored and supervised by incredible w&#257;hine M&#257;ori throughout my undergraduate and postgraduate studies, who have shaped the way I approach research today.&nbsp;I have worked on various research projects exploring the impacts of post-prison housing, rangatahi M&#257;ori health, M&#257;ori identity, barriers to fertility care for wh&#257;nau M&#257;ori, genomics and barriers to healthcare.</p>\r\n', '', '', '', 0, 0, '', '', 'y', '', '', '', '', '');
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(21, 5, 0, 'Our Team', 'Our Team', 30, '', '<p><img alt=\"Dr Amohia Boulton - Whakauae Research Centre Director\" src=\"/uploads/images/Amohia-Boulton.jpg\" style=\"height:320px; margin-bottom:15px; width:320px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Dr Amohia Boulton</h2>\r\n\r\n<h3>Research Centre Director</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Mai i ng&#257; Kur&#299; a Wh&#257;rei ki Ng&#257; P&#257;paka o Rangataua he riponga waihoe au n&#333; te Moana o Tauranga, te &#363;nga o ng&#257; waka, te wai koiora o aku t&#363;puna</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Mauao te Maunga</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Tauranga te moana</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Ng&#257;ti Ranginui, Ng&#257;i te Rangi, me Ng&#257;ti Pukenga &#333;ku iwi</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Pirirakau, ko Ng&#257;ti Kahu ng&#257; hap&#363;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Poututerangi, ko Wairoa ng&#257; marae</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Amohia Boulton t&#333;ku ingoa</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>My career to date has been varied, spanning public policy and academia however, my commitment to M&#257;ori development has been a constant thread throughout. I have a background in public policy, having worked as a data analyst (Ministry of Education) policy analyst, senior analyst (Te Puni K&#333;kiri) and Private Secretary (M&#257;ori Affairs) in Wellington for about ten years. I left the public service to undertake a Health Research Council M&#257;ori Health Training Fellowship, completing my doctoral studies at Te P&#363;manawa Hauora, the Research Centre for M&#257;ori Health and Development, Massey University, Palmerston North. As a Health Research Council Erihapeti Rehu Murchie Postdoctoral Fellow, I was able to work with scholars at the University of Northern British Columbia, Canada and with the Lheidli T&#39;enneh First Nations people. In 2009 I joined Whakauae Research Services and in 2016 was appointed Research Centre Director.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>My research focuses on M&#257;ori health and health services research; specifically, the interface between health and social policy and service-level implementation. I consider myself privileged not only to work in an iwi-owned and mandated health research centre, but to build on Heather&rsquo;s original vision and continue a legacy of high quality kaupapa M&#257;ori research that makes a difference to our people.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Mate atu he t&#275;t&#275;kura, ara mai he t&#275;t&#275;kura</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"mailto:amohia@whakauae.co.nz?subject=Website%20Enquiry\">Email Amohia</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Tel. (06) 347 6773</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Dr Heather Gifford - Whakauae Senior Advisor Business and Research \" src=\"/uploads/images/Heather-Gifford.jpg\" style=\"height:320px; margin-bottom:15px; width:320px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Dr Heather Gifford</h2>\r\n\r\n<h3>Senior Advisor Business and Research</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>He uri au n&#333; ng&#257; awa e rere nei, ko Rangit&#299;kei, ko Whanganui. N&#333; reira, e tau t&#257;ku manu ki te pae maunga e t&#363; mai r&#257;, ko Ruahine, kia poia r&#257; e ng&#257; haumiri o t&#333;ku t&#363;puna, o Hauiti. Whakatau atu ki te whakaruruhau o R&#257;t&#257;, e tau, e tau r&#257;.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I began my professional career as a nurse working in the field of child and family health. I have since taught at a tertiary level in health services, worked as a manager with a M&#257;ori Development Organisation and in primary health care.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In 1996, I returned to tertiary study completing a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health at Otago University. I completed a master&rsquo;s in public health from the same university soon after. I then completed both a PhD and Postdoctoral Fellowship with Te P&#363;manawa Hauora, the Research Centre for M&#257;ori Health and Development, Massey University. I am fortunate to have received a number of awards to support my study: a Post-Doctoral Scholarship Health Research Council NZ; a Health Research Council Postgraduate Scholarship; and a Health Funding Authority John McLeod Scholarship.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In 2005, in collaboration with Ng&#257;ti Hauiti, I established Whakauae Research for M&#257;ori Health and Development, an iwi-based research centre. From 2005 - 2016 I held the role of Research Centre Director guiding the team and the organisation to a point of stability and strength.&nbsp; In 2016 I stepped into a senior advisory role allowing time for more research and for wh&#257;nau interests to be prioritised while at the same time ensuring sustainable leadership of the centre with the appointment of Dr Amohia Boulton as Research Centre Director.&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>My research interests to date have concentrated on health service delivery and intervention, and the development of wh&#257;nau, hap&#363; and iwi-based models to address M&#257;ori health issues, in particular tobacco control research with a focus on prevention and policy work.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"mailto:heather@whakauae.co.nz?subject=Website%20Enquiry\">Email Heather</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Tel. (06) 347 6773</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Mobile 021 243 7409</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Dr Aria Graham - Whakauae Researcher\" src=\"/uploads/images/Dr-Aria-Graham.jpg\" style=\"height:320px; margin-bottom:15px; width:320px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Dr Aria Graham</h2>\r\n\r\n<h3>Researcher</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>E pari r&#257; ng&#257; tai ki te &#257;kau, e hotu r&#257; ko taku manawa</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Kahur&#257;naki te maunga</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Ngaruroro te awa</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Takitimu te waka</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Tamatea Arikinui te tangata</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Waipatu te marae</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Ng&#257;ti Hawea ko Ng&#257;ti Hori ng&#257; hap&#363;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Ng&#257;ti Kahungunu te iwi</p>\r\n\r\n<p>N&#333; Waipatu ahau</p>\r\n\r\n<p>N&#333; Tufuiopa ki Samoa me Tokomaru Bay ki Ng&#257;ti P&#333;rou hoki ahau</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Aria t&#333;ku ingoa</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Kia ora, talofa lava! I am very proud to be wahine M&#257;ori and from Aotearoa! I have two darling sons and a wonderful t&#257;ne. I come from a beautiful &#363;kaip&#333;. I am a registered nurse and trained in Well Child Tamariki Ora nursing. I have worked for both kaupapa M&#257;ori and mainstream providers, serving our wh&#257;nau and communities through clinical and kaupapa M&#257;ori practice. I have been part of several nursing and M&#257;ori nursing initiatives, interweaving kaupapa M&#257;ori in nursing leadership and developing cultural clinical competency frameworks.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I graduated with my PhD &lsquo;Tika tonu &ndash; Young M&#257;ori mothers&rsquo; experiences of wellbeing surrounding the birth of their first tamaiti (child)&rsquo; in 2018. I then worked a year in tertiary education in a school of nursing, and joined Whakauae Research Services in 2019. I am based at Waipatu Marae where I contribute to actualising my passion for M&#257;ori and health and development with wh&#257;nau and the community and spend time in Whanganui with the Whakauae team developing and honing my research skills and relationships. In 2019, I was granted a Health Research Council postdoc fellowship to pilot a model based on my PhD findings in nurturing the wellbeing of m&#257;m&#257; and tamariki M&#257;ori, hap&#363;tanga, m&#257;m&#257;tanga and wahinetanga that is marae-based and utilises the leadership of w&#257;hine and wh&#257;nau M&#257;ori.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"mailto:aria@whakauae.co.nz?subject=Website%20Enquiry\">Email Aria</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Mobile: 027 424 2246</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Gillian Potaka-Osborne - Whakauae Researcher and Evaluator\" src=\"/uploads/images/Gillian_Potaka-Osborne.jpg\" style=\"height:320px; margin-bottom:15px; width:320px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Gillian Potaka-Osborne</h2>\r\n\r\n<h3>Researcher and Evaluator</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Aotea te waka</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Ruapehu te maunga</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Whanganui te awa<br />\r\nKo &#256;tihaunui-&#257;-P&#257;p&#257;rangi te iwi<br />\r\nKo Ng&#257;ti Tuera, Ng&#257;ti Pamoana, Ng&#257;ti Pareraukawa ng&#257; hap&#363;.<br />\r\nKo Pungarehu, ko Parikino, ko Koroniti, Ko Ng&#257;tokowaru Marae ng&#257; marae.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Gill Potaka-Osborne au.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>My professional career and interest in Kaupapa M&#257;ori were born out of my involvement as both a kaimahi and wh&#257;nau member of Te Hunga Kawitiwiti Kohanga Reo (language nest) in the early 80s. The next 15 years were spent in working in the public sector before I rekindled a passion for M&#257;ori development and joined Taumata Hauora Trust (M&#257;ori Development Organisation) as contracts manager. In 2005, I began employment with Whakauae Research Services in an administrative capacity. My current role is community researcher and evaluator which has given me the opportunity to engage, build capability and seek solutions with local communities. My passion is to grow M&#257;ori potential and I am excited about being able to use research and evaluation as methods for advancing M&#257;ori development.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I was supported by Whakauae to complete a Postgraduate Diploma in Social Sector Research and in 2019 I completed my final year of master&rsquo;s study.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am a member of the Aotearoa New Zealand Evaluation Association (ANZEA), Ma Te Rae M&#257;ori Evaluation Association and of the Australian Evaluation Society (AES).</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>E rere kau mai te&nbsp;awa nui&nbsp;nei.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Mai i&nbsp;te&nbsp;k&#257;hui maunga ki Tangaroa</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko au&nbsp;te&nbsp;awa. Ko&nbsp;te&nbsp;awa ko au.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The river flows. From the mountains to the sea</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"mailto:gill@whakauae.co.nz?subject=Website%20Enquiry\">Email Gillian</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Mobile: 028 255 62852</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Lynley Cvitanovic - Whakauae Researcher and Evaluator \" src=\"/uploads/images/Lynley-Cvitanovic.jpg\" style=\"height:320px; margin-bottom:15px; width:320px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Lynley Cvitanovic</h2>\r\n\r\n<h3>Researcher and Evaluator</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Born and brought up in Whanganui, I am fifth generation P&#257;keh&#257; of Croatian, English and Irish descent. The first of my forebears arrived in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, as New Zealand Company assisted immigrants, in 1840 and 1841. They were farm labourers from Wiltshire and Somerset in the south of England. During the 1850s some moved north to Whanganui and to the Rangit&#299;kei. My great-great-grandmother, Hannah Whale was born in Parew&#257;nui in 1857. Most recently my paternal grandfather arrived in Whanganui, from the tiny fishing village of Dra&scaron;nice in southern Croatia, around 1926.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Over the past four decades I have had the opportunity to take part in, and learn from, a wide range of Treaty inspired decolonisation and social justice initiatives. My paid work experience has mostly been in the fields of community work, adult learning and public health (health promotion). My formal study has focused on sociology, qualitative research, social work and social services practice supervision. I hold MA (Honours) and MSW (Applied) degrees along with a Postgraduate Diploma in Social Services Supervision (Distinction).</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Since joining the Whakauae team in 2008, I have had the great privilege of taking part in many of the research activities that our Ng&#257;ti Hauiti-owned organisation is involved with. Whakauae aspires to contribute to social transformation that benefits M&#257;ori, using excellent research as the vehicle. My colleagues, and those we work alongside in the local community and beyond, provide daily inspiration for finding ways forward that can make a positive difference for M&#257;ori.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"mailto:lynley@whakauae.co.nz?subject=Website%20Enquiry\">Email Lynley</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Mobile: 028 255 62856</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Sonja Loveridge - Whakauae Business Manager\" src=\"/uploads/images/Sonja-Loveridge.jpg\" style=\"height:320px; margin-bottom:15px; width:320px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Sonja Loveridge</h2>\r\n\r\n<h3>Business Manager</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I was born and raised in the Waverley area and am fifth generation P&#257;keh&#257; on my Dad&rsquo;s side; of English, Scottish and Irish descent and third generation P&#257;keh&#257; on my Mum&rsquo;s side. My father&rsquo;s ancestors began arriving into Taranaki from 1841, they settled in Kaitoke, in the remote Rangitikei hills at Pohonui, and in the Whanganui area from the late 1850&rsquo;s. My maternal grandparents immigrated to Aotearoa New Zealand from Dra&scaron;nice and Podgora on the Dalmatian coast of Croatia in the early 1900&rsquo;s.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I have trained as a chartered accountant and have an employment background in finance and management. I have worked in a variety of businesses and in the public sector primarily in health and science. I am a member of the Chartered Accountants Institute of Australia New Zealand and have been a Board member for Hospice Whanganui.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I appreciate order (although you might not think so if you saw my desk), a good strategic plan and the opportunity to make a difference. I joined the Whakauae team in 2015 and I have appreciated the opportunity to working in a kaupapa M&#257;ori organisation with academics and iwi members. This challenges me to think differently, provides experiences that I would not otherwise have and allows me to support the work of others to make a difference.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"mailto:sonja@whakauae.co.nz?subject=Website%20Enquiry\">Email Sonja</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Mobile:&nbsp; 028 255 05015</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Stacey Ranginui - Whakauae Assistant Accountant \" src=\"/uploads/images/Stacey-Ranganui.jpg\" style=\"height:320px; margin-bottom:15px; width:320px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Stacey Ranginui</h2>\r\n\r\n<h3>Assistant Accountant</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>E rere kau mai te awa nui</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Mai I te kahui maunga</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ki Tangaroa</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko au te awa</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko te awa ko au</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>He uri ahau&nbsp;n&#333;&nbsp;Te &#256;ti&nbsp;Haunui-&#257;-P&#257;p&#257;rangi</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Ng&#257; Poutama nui Awa me Ng&#257;ti Hine o te r&#257; ng&#257; hap&#363;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Matahiwi me Rakato ng&#257; marae</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Ranginui r&#257;ua ko Puohotaua&nbsp;&#333;ku ingoa wh&#257;nau</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Stacey Ranginui ahau</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>My journey with Whakauae started in 2009, when I was employed as one of the Office Administrators. Prior to working for Whakauae I had worked in various organisations, health and iwi sectors developing skills in office administration, financial records and contract management.&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>As a mother of 4 who are now all grown, working towards their own studies and careers, this led me to my current role as the Assistant Accountant which has given me the opportunity to return to study. I completed a New Zealand Diploma in Business Studies graduating in 2019 and I am now working towards my Bachelor of Business Studies through the Open Polytechnic. My current role as the Assistant Accountant has given me the opportunity to utilise my academic learning.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Learning Te Reo M&#257;ori was on the forefront of my heart so I also enrolled on the He P&#299; Ka Rere Te Reo M&#257;ori course with Te Wananga o Aotearoa here in Whanganui doing night classes.&nbsp; Without the love and support of my wh&#257;nau, Whakauae and my friends there is no way any of this would have been achievable.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi engari he toa takitini</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Success is not the work of one, but the work of many</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"mailto:stacey@whakauae.co.nz?subject=Website%20Enquiry\">Email Stacey</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Phone: 06 347 6773</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Mobile: 028 255 62850</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Mel Potaka-Osborne - PA to the Whakauae Team\" src=\"/uploads/images/Mel-Potaka-Osborne.jpg\" style=\"height:320px; margin-bottom:15px; width:320px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Mel Potaka-Osborne</h2>\r\n\r\n<h3>PA to the Team</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&lsquo;Ere kau mai te Awa nui</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Mai I te Kahui Maunga ki Tangaroa</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko au te awa ko te awa ko au&rsquo;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&lsquo;Ruapehu te maunga<br />\r\n&nbsp;Whanganui te awa<br />\r\n&nbsp;Ko &#256;tihaunui-&#257;-P&#257;p&#257;rangi te iwi<br />\r\n&nbsp;Ko Ng&#257;ti Tuera, Ng&#257;ti Hinearo, Ng&#257;ti Pamoana, Ng&#257;ti Pareraukawa aku hap&#363;&rsquo;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko wai au?</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko Mel Potaka-Osborne ahau</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br />\r\nI joined Whakauae Research in 2011, after working ten years with a local Whanganui Iwi Health Provider in both front line and team leader roles. Prior to that, I worked as a kaiawhina with the Royal NZ Plunket Society, which was where my journey in M&#257;ori Health and wellbeing began.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>My partner and I are very much wh&#257;nau driven, so with four adult tamariki, two moko and numerous whangai, M&#257;ori health became a natural path for me.&nbsp; My interest in kaupapa M&#257;ori research and the work of Whakauae developed while I was working within the Iwi health provider and joining the team felt like the next stepping-stone in my M&#257;ori Health journey.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"mailto:mel@whakauae.co.nz?subject=Website%20Enquiry\">Email Mel</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Mobile: 028 255 62852</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Aarona McGregor - Whakauae Finance Administrator \" src=\"/uploads/images/Aarona-McGregor.jpg\" style=\"height:320px; margin-bottom:15px; width:320px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Aarona McGregor</h2>\r\n\r\n<h3>Finance Administrator</h3>\r\n\r\n<h3>Te Maru o Ruahine Trust</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>He p&#363;ng&#257;werewere au, e maha &#333;ku waewae</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am like the spider that has many feet.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>My pepeha explains that I whakapapa to many people.&nbsp; I was raised amongst my mother&rsquo;s iwi &ndash; she was t&#363;turu Ng&#257; Rauru.&nbsp; My father was raised amongst the Ng&#257;ti Raukawa ki te Tonga.&nbsp; My nana was of &#256;tihaunui-&#257;-P&#257;p&#257;rangi. Her father was of Ng&#257;ti Matakore and Ng&#257;ti Rangatahi which ties me to the Waikato.&nbsp; The McGregor name comes from my ancestor John Jock McGregor - a Scotsman and a trader who was amongst the original settlers of the Whanganui township. He married the daughter of T&#363;tepourangi - A Paramount chief of the South Island which binds me to all the iwi o Te waka a Maui.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am privileged to be part of the Whakaue Research hap&#363;.&nbsp; I started in 2019 as the Finance Administrator for Te Maru o Ruahine Trust.&nbsp; I saw this as a great opportunity to broker a fruitful relationship with the Ng&#257;ti Hauiti people, and to develop my financial skills as I near the completion of full-time study towards my Degree in Business Management and Accounting.&nbsp; This experience has helped me to develop my own financial business.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am passionate about Te Ao M&#257;ori and all that it encompasses; Whakapapa, Whenua, Te Reo and Tikanga. I love learning and will press myself to learn new techniques and skills.&nbsp; I also enjoy being a p&#257;p&#257; to my three taiohi.&nbsp; Helping them to achieve their wants and desires as they navigate through the various challenges and opportunities that life may present them.&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"mailto:aarona@whakauae.co.nz?subject=Website%20Enquiry\">Email Aarona</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Mobile: 028 255 62853</p>\r\n', '', '', '', 0, 0, '', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
(17, 1, 0, 'New About Us', 'About Whakauae Research Services', 10, '', '<h2>Background</h2>\r\n\r\n<p>Whakauae Research for M&#257;ori Health and Development) was established in 2005 as a unit of Te Maru o Ruahine Trust (TMORT); the contracting and service arm of Ng&#257;ti Hauiti, a small iwi located in central Rangit&#299;kei. In 2012 Whakauae became a stand-alone entity, under the auspices of Te R&#363;nanga o Ng&#257;ti Hauiti.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Whakauae derives its name from Te Whakauae &#257; Tamatea or The Jawbone of Tamatea.&nbsp; Tamatea P&#333;kai Whenua, a paramount ancestor of Ng&#257;ti Hauiti, journeyed into the Rangit&#299;kei district from Heretaunga.&nbsp; He marked his journey by naming a number of places and leaving several of his m&#333;kai, or pets, throughout the district.&nbsp; One area of land named after him was the hill country range between Mangaweka and Taihape known as Te Whakauae &#257; Tamatea.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In M&#257;ori tradition, the jawbone holds significant meaning as it refers to kauae-runga (celestial knowledge) and kauae-raro (terrestrial knowledge).&nbsp; That knowledge was held within the whare kura, institutions of higher learning, providing guidance to be used in all walks of life. Te Whakauae &#257; Tamatea thus provides Ng&#257;ti Hauiti with a physical and cultural link to ancestral knowledge and traditions.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>As the Ng&#257;ti Hauiti centre for research and development, Whakauae is a hub for the generation of knowledge that empowers M&#257;ori communities embodying the essence of Te Whakauae &#257; Tamatea. The aim of establishing Whakauae was twofold: to develop the research capacity of Ng&#257;ti Hauiti and to undertake high quality M&#257;ori-centred health research to inform, and contribute to, improved outcomes for M&#257;ori.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Whakauae Research Services\" src=\"/uploads/images/whakauae-background.jpg\" style=\"height:188px; width:650px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Values</h2>\r\n\r\n<p>As the only iwi-owned M&#257;ori health research centre in Aotearoa New Zealand, we work under the direct guidance of a governance board comprising three iwi members further strengthening the ties between Whakauae and Ng&#257;ti Hauiti.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Our values, ng&#257; tikanga o Whakauae, guide the activities we undertake as a research centre, both internally in our day to day business and externally in the community, in our dealings with funders or commissioners of research, with partners and with research participants. Our values link to, and derive from, the universal values set by our R&#363;nanga and provide greater detail on how we must conduct ourselves in the course of our business. The operating values that we embrace are presented below.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Ng&#257; Tikanga o Whakauae</h2>\r\n\r\n<p>Ko te t&#299;matanga, ko ng&#257; tikanga kua wh&#257;rikihia e Te R&#363;nanga o Ng&#257;ti Hauiti m&#333; ng&#257; mahi katoa o ng&#257; r&#333;pu e mahi ana i raro i te maru o te iwi nei.&nbsp; Ko ng&#257; tikanga nui, ko te mana; rangatiratanga; kaitiakitanga; manaaki tangata me te wh&#257;naungatanga.&nbsp; E kaha ana a Whakauae ki te h&#257;pai i &#275;nei tikanga katoa, &#333;tir&#257;, kei raro nei he m&#257;ramatanga an&#333; e p&#257; ana ki ng&#257; tikanga hei kai&#257;rahi ki ng&#257; mahi katoa o te r&#333;pu rangahau nei.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"margin-left: 40px;\">Ko te <strong>Hauora Tangata</strong> te kaupapa matua. Ko &#275;tahi o ng&#257; &#257;huatanga nui e p&#257; ana ki te kaupapa nei ko te t&#299;nana, te wairua, te hinengaro me te oranga o te wh&#257;nau.&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"margin-left: 40px;\">Hauora Tangata: Whakauae embraces a holistic understanding of what constitutes good health for all. We acknowledge the dimensions of the physical body, spirituality, knowledge and understanding, along with the wellbeing of the entire wh&#257;nau as the key principles of wellbeing.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"margin-left: 40px;\">He mea nui ko te <strong>Manaaki Tangata</strong> i roto i ng&#257; mahi katoa, ahakoa ko wai, ahakoa kei hea.</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"margin-left: 40px;\">Manaaki Tangata: In all of our activities, programmes and relationships, we will uphold high standards of care and respect for the people and organisations with whom we interact.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"margin-left: 40px;\">Ko te <strong>M&#257;tauranga</strong> e &#257;heitia te wh&#257;naketanga m&#333; ng&#257;i t&#257;tou, m&#333; te iwi M&#257;ori.</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"margin-left: 40px;\">M&#257;tauranga: We acknowledge that knowledge in itself encompassing academic achievement, excellence and m&#257;tauranga M&#257;ori is the key enabler of M&#257;ori growth and development.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"margin-left: 40px;\">Ko te <strong>Ng&#257;kau Tapatahi me te Aurere</strong> te waka k&#333;kiri.</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"margin-left: 40px;\">Ng&#257;kau Tapatahi Aurere: It is through professionalism, integrity, diligence and genuine passion that we aim to build our reputation and make true progress as a research service.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"margin-left: 40px;\">Ko te <strong>Rangatiratanga</strong> te kaupapa n&#363;nui</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"margin-left: 40px;\">Rangatiratanga: We will uphold the right of M&#257;ori to determine their own aspirations and the pathways for achieving them. As an iwi-owned entity, Whakauae is accountable to the Ng&#257;ti Hauiti R&#363;nanga, through our own governance board.&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '', '', '', 0, 0, '', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
(18, 1, 0, 'Old About', 'About', 10, '', '<h3>Whakauae Research for M&#257;ori Health and Development was established by Te R&#363;nanga o Ng&#257;ti Hauiti in 2005.</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The aim of establishing Whakauae was not only to develop the research capacity of Ng&#257;ti Hauiti but also to offer a broad range of Kaupapa M&#257;ori research services both nationally and internationally. Whakauae is unique in its position within M&#257;ori health research as it is directly accountable to Te R&#363;nanga o Ng&#257;ti Hauiti. We are recognised by our peers as very good researchers &ldquo;producing robust research in a timely manner&rdquo; and are passionate about transforming research results into change at a practice or policy level.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Whakauae focuses primarily on M&#257;ori public health research, evaluation and health services and health policy research.&nbsp; The team has grown from two staff initially in 2005 to eight staff members currently. Whakauae utilises largely Kaupapa M&#257;ori qualitative research methodologies however, through research&nbsp;partnerships&nbsp;we are able to offer a mixed method approach if the research requires this.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>We are proud of our track record of sustainable, effective partnerships. We have strong community linkages with wh&#257;nau, hap&#363; and iwi not only in our rohe but also at the national level through the Iwi Chairs Forum.&nbsp; We also partner with academic institutions and health service providers in the development and delivery of research.</p>\r\n', '', '', '', 0, 0, '', '', '', '', '', '', '', 'M&#257;tou'),
(20, 5, 0, 'Board of Directors', 'Board of Directors', 20, '', '<h2><img alt=\"Peter Fraser - Whakauae\" src=\"/uploads/images/Peter-Fraser.jpg\" style=\"height:320px; margin-bottom:15px; width:320px\" /></h2>\r\n\r\n<h2>Peter Fraser</h2>\r\n\r\n<h3>Ngati Hauiti</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am a policy economist with a strong background in applied microeconomics, having worked in areas as diverse as health economics to natural resources to agriculture to competition policy. I have worked for a range of public sector organisations (including Treasury, the Crown Company Monitoring Unit, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, the Department of Building and Housing and the Department of Labour) in addition to lecturing at Te W&#257;nanga o Raukawa and the Open Polytechnic of New Zealand. As a private consultant, I advised clients ranging from corporates to NGOs in areas such as competition policy in the dairy industry and the economics of water storage. I have provided expert economic advice to Environment Commissioners and the Environment Court; and provided economic analysis to the Waitangi Tribunal as part of the Mokai Patea Waitangi Claims Settlement.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In September 2019, I joined the Institute for Governance and Policy studies at Victoria University of Wellington, and continue to operate a surface cleaning business, conducting commercial blasting of roads, boats and building sites.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I whakapapa to Ng&#257;ti Hauiti through my maternal grandmother (Rora Catherine Potaka) and grandfather (John Tihone Kereopa) and affiliate to the Tamatereka hap&#363;. I am a commissioned officer in the New Zealand Territorial Army and in 2002 undertook a tour of Bosnia-Herzegovina. I chair the Whakauae Board and am a member of Te R&#363;nanga o Ngati Hauiti representing the Tamatereka hap&#363;.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am married with two young sons and enjoy taking the boys along to the many iwi activities I am part of.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Anthony Thompson - Whakauae\" src=\"/uploads/images/Anthony-Thompson.jpg\" style=\"height:320px; margin-bottom:15px; width:320px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Anthony Thompson</h2>\r\n\r\n<h3>Ng&#257;ti Hauiti, Ng&#257;ti Whitikaupeka</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I have been a Board member of Whakauae Research Services Ltd for three and a half years and I began as a Rangatahi representative on Te R&#363;nanga o Ngati Hauiti , transitioning to a representative of my hap&#363; in 2019. In 2019 I also joined the Rangatahi group of the Iwi Chairs forum and am a representative on the Pou Taiao and I have appreciated the many opportunities to learn from iwi leaders.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>As a Rangatahi I attended the Ng&#257;ti Hauiti young leaders development programme &#39;He Whetu Arataki&#39; which was part of my preparation to take up future leadership roles within the iwi.&nbsp; It is my aim to help nurture others and support the future for our M&#257;ori people.&nbsp; I have a keen interest in hauora and the future wellbeing of wh&#257;nau, hap&#363; and iwi.&nbsp; My passion is to help preserve our culture and work towards improving our future prospects as a people.&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am currently studying towards a Bachelor of Science, with a double major in Environmental Science and Geo-Spatial Science. I have completed a one-year Diploma programme in Personal Training at the Institute of Sports and Technology.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In 2015, I successfully completed a programme with Te W&#257;nanga Takiura o ng&#257; Kura Kaupapa M&#257;ori o Aotearoa in R&#363;maki Reo.&nbsp; Throughout my teen years I&rsquo;ve worked in and around Taihape and was also fortunate to be selected in the NZ Secondary School Rugby Team three years running from 2008.&nbsp; My current hobbies include Mau R&#257;kau and H&#257;kinakina (sports) with a particular interest in our whenua and its unique setting within M&#333;kai P&#257;tea.&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>My partner and I live in Tamaki Makaurau with other Hauiti wh&#257;nau.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"Dr Erica Williams - Te Arawa, Ng&#257;ti Whakaue, Ng&#257;ti Pikiao, Te Wh&#257;nau &#257; Apanui\" src=\"/uploads/images/Dr-Erica-Williams(1).jpg\" style=\"height:320px; margin-bottom:15px; width:320px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Dr Erica Williams</h2>\r\n\r\n<h3>Te Arawa, Ng&#257;ti Whakaue, Ng&#257;ti Pikiao, Te Wh&#257;nau &#257; Apanui</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>I am currently Pou Whakarae - Te Hiringa Taiao within the - M&#257;ori Environmental Research (Te K&#363;waha) with NIWA (the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research) based in Wellington.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In 1995 I joined NIWA as a technician in the eco-toxicology lab. I have since completed a MSc (University of Waikato) and a PhD (University of Auckland) which investigated the effects of a group of contaminants called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) on shellfish. As a principal scientist I worked&nbsp; on a wide range of projects spanning both the marine and freshwater environments within the National Centre of M&#257;ori Environmental Research. In May 2019, I was appointed as a Board Director with Whakauae Research.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '', '', '', 0, 0, '', '', '', '', '', '', '', '');

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(24, 5, 0, 'Our Partners', 'Partnerships', 100, '', '<h3 style=\"text-align:justify\">A range of key partnerships is imperative to the ongoing viability and success of Whakauae Research for M&#257;ori Health and Development.&nbsp; Whakauae has a commitment to collaborative partnerships across a range of sectors, both nationally and internationally, and has nurtured these over the past five years.</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">Some of our key research collaborations nationally include with the University of Otago; Auckland University of Technology; and Ng&#257; Pae o te M&#257;ramatanga, New Zealand&#39;s M&#257;ori Centre of Research Excellence.&nbsp; We have also built up a number of international research partnerships over the past couple of years.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>&nbsp;</h3>\r\n\r\n<h3>ASPIRE 2025</h3>\r\n\r\n<p><br />\r\n<img alt=\"ASPIRE 2025\" src=\"/uploads/images/Aspire%202025%20logo.jpg\" style=\"height:52px; width:315px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://aspire2025.org.nz/\" target=\"_blank\">&raquo; Visit the website here</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">Whakauae is a founding member of the ASPIRE2025 network, a collective of tobacco control researchers. 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Admin (Dist), MA (Dist), PhD</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p>is a Professor in the Department of Marketing, School of Business, University of Otago.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h3><img alt=\"\" src=\"/uploads/images/Dr%20El%20Shadan%20Tautolo.jpg\" style=\"height:143px; margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px; width:115px\" /></h3>\r\n\r\n<h3>Dr El Shadan Tautolo</h3>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>PhD, MHSc, PGDip Forensics, BS</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">is of Cook Island and Samoan descent. Dan is the Associate Director of the Pacific Islands Families (PIF) Study at Auckland University of Technology.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h3><img alt=\"\" src=\"/uploads/images/Dr%20George%20Thomson.jpg\" style=\"height:158px; margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px; width:115px\" /></h3>\r\n\r\n<h3>Dr George Thomson</h3>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>BA, MA (Public Policy), PhD</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p>is an Associate Professor (Research) in the Department of Public Health, at the University of Otago.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h3><img alt=\"\" src=\"/uploads/images/Anaru%20Waa.jpg\" style=\"height:160px; margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px; width:115px\" /></h3>\r\n\r\n<h3>Anaru Waa</h3>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>BSoc Sci (Psych), PGCOP, PGDipPH (Dist), MPH (Dist)</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">is of Ng&#257;ti Hine, Ng&#257;puhi descent. He is a Lecturer and Research Fellow in the Department of Public Health at the University of Otago.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n<h3>&nbsp;</h3>\r\n\r\n<h3>Contracting at the Margins Research Group</h3>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"/uploads/images/Contracting%20Margins%20logo.jpg\" style=\"height:143px; width:283px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">Whakauae is a member of the Contracting at the Margins Research Group (CaMRG), an emerging international network of researchers interested in documenting the role of the Non-Government sector (NGO) in the provision of primary health care (PHC) services for those populations living in marginalising circumstances.&nbsp; The work of CaMRG is focussed on developing a collective body of applied policy research aiming to: 1) document the role of the NGO sector in provision of PHC across various jurisdictional contexts; 2) describe, compare and develop alternative funding models and accountability frameworks to ensure that the NGO sector can realise its PHC objectives;&nbsp; and 3) examine the effectiveness of NGOs and governments in the provision of PHC services to populations living in marginalising circumstances.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"/uploads/files/CaMRG%20revised%20June%202013.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">View the document here</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">Members of the CaMRG group we closely collaborate with include:</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"/uploads/images/Josee%20Lavoie.jpg\" style=\"height:143px; width:115px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Dr Jos&eacute;e Lavoie</h3>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>BSc, MA, PhD</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">is the Director of the Manitoba First Nations &ndash; Centre for Aboriginal Health Research and Associate Professor, Community Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Canada.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h3><img alt=\"\" src=\"/uploads/images/Prof%20Judith%20Dwyer.jpg\" style=\"height:143px; width:115px\" /></h3>\r\n\r\n<h3>Prof Judith Dwyer</h3>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>BA, MBA, FAICD, FCSHM</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">is the Director of Research in the Department of Health Care Management at Flinders University (School of Medicine) in South Australia and Program Leader: Enabling Policy and Systems at the Lowitja Institute, Australia.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h3><img alt=\"\" src=\"/uploads/images/Kim%20ODonnell.jpg\" style=\"height:125px; width:100px\" /></h3>\r\n\r\n<h3>Kim O&rsquo;Donnell</h3>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Dip Tchg, MA</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">is a Malyangapa/Barkindji woman from western New South Wales. Kim is a Research Officer in Health Care Management at Flinders University, Australia.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h3><img alt=\"\" src=\"/uploads/images/Jackie_Cumming(1).jpg\" style=\"height:156px; width:115px\" /></h3>\r\n\r\n<h3>Prof Jackie Cumming</h3>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>BA, MA (Hons, 1<sup>st</sup>&nbsp;Class), Dip Health Econ, PhD</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">is the Director of the Health Services Research Centre in the School of Government at Victoria University of Wellington.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h3><img alt=\"\" src=\"/uploads/images/Dr-Tim-Tenbensel2.jpg\" style=\"height:152px; width:115px\" /></h3>\r\n\r\n<h3>Dr Tim Tenbensel</h3>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>PhD</strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor at the University of Auckland.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align:justify\">The Development of principles to strengthen &nbsp;<br />\r\nhealth evaluation practice in Australia and New Zealand</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h3><img alt=\"\" src=\"/uploads/images/Margaret%20Cargo%202014.JPG\" style=\"height:173px; width:115px\" /></h3>\r\n\r\n<h3>Dr Margaret Cargo</h3>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>B.Sc. (Hons), M.Sc. Health Behaviour, PhD</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p>is an Associate Professor in the School of Health Sciences at the University of South Australia.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h3><img alt=\"\" src=\"/uploads/images/Lisa%20Warner(2).jpg\" style=\"height:162px; width:115px\" /></h3>\r\n\r\n<h3>Lisa Warner</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>is an Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara woman, a community facilitator and emerging evaluator and researcher.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h3><img alt=\"\" src=\"/uploads/images/Nan%20Wehipeihana.jpg\" style=\"height:131px; width:106px\" /></h3>\r\n\r\n<h3>Nan Wehipeihana</h3>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">Ng&#257;ti T&#363;korehe, Ng&#257;ti Porou and Te Wh&#257;nau-&#257;-Apanui, is a highly respected evaluator and member of the Kinnect Group.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align:justify\">Embracing a Vision for Indigenous Health:<br />\r\nCommunity Access to Prevention, Self-Management &amp; Integrated Diabetes Services in the BC Interior</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h3><img alt=\"\" src=\"/uploads/images/Dr%20Donna%20Kurtz.jpg\" style=\"height:157px; width:115px\" /></h3>\r\n\r\n<h3>Dr Donna LM Kurtz</h3>\r\n\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>RN, PhD</strong></span></h3>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">is a Metis woman and Associate Professor in the School of Nursing at the University of British Columbia, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Partners for Engagement and Knowledge Exchange (PEKE) Project</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h3><img alt=\"FNHSSM PEKE Governing Committee\" src=\"/uploads/images/Whakauae%20AR%202014%2056_Page_1_Image_0001.jpg\" style=\"height:203px; width:476px\" /></h3>\r\n\r\n<h3>FNHSSM PEKE Governing Committee</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>From left: Leona Star, Josee Lavoie, Kathi Avery Kinew, Chief Norman Bone.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>We value our partnerships with community and health providers; this offers an opportunity to partner in health services research, share research results with practitioners and implement, through interventions, a range of evidence based practice. Currently we are working with the Tui Ora Ltd and Te Oranganui Iwi Health Authority. Recently we have also completed work with the Tipu Ora Charitable Trust, the Taranaki District Health Board and the Whanganui District Health Board.</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/uploads/images/Kiri%20Conf.jpg\" style=\"height:327px; width:400px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><span style=\"font-size:12px\">Kiri Parata presenting at Healing Our Spirits Worldwide Seventh Gathering Conference in Kirikiriroa November 2015</span></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">At times we call on subcontractors to assist our research team with their expertise. &nbsp;We are privileged to have been working with our great team of subcontractors over a number of years.&nbsp; Currently&nbsp;Kiri Parata is contributing to our Preventing Chronic Conditions research project and Teresa Taylor is working on the Tapuhi T&#363; Toa intervention project.</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/uploads/images/Teresa%20Conf.jpg\" style=\"height:373px; width:400px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><span style=\"font-size:12px\">Teresa Taylor presenting&nbsp;at the New Zealand Nurses Organisation Conference in Auckland August 2015</span></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>At times these international partnerships lead to opportunities to work more closely together.&nbsp; In 2013 we had the pleasure of hosting Dr Jos&eacute;e Lavoie and Dr Margaret Cargo.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"/uploads/files/Visit%20from%20International%20Partners%20with%20photos.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">You can view more about this here</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">We also hosted a delegation from the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC), an organisation of First Nations leaders in Manitoba, Canada.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"/uploads/files/Indigenous%20Delegation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">You can view more about this here</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '', '', '', 0, 0, '', '', 'y', '', '', '', '', '');

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