<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>

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<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>

<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>

<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>
