<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 M&#257;ori centred 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.</p>

<p>Since its inception, Whakauae has focussed primarily on M&#257;ori public health research, health promotion evaluation and primary care research. With the addition of new staff in 2008, we have broadened out this focus to include health services and health policy research.&nbsp; The team has grown from two staff initially to ten 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.&nbsp; We also partner with academic institutions and health service providers in the development and delivery of research. Current partners include the University of Otago; Massey University; Auckland University of Technology; and Ng&#257; Pae o te M&#257;ramatanga, the Centre of Research Excellence for M&#257;ori; and Te Oranganui Iwi Health Authority.</p>

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