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Hauora

Explore our Hauora research papers, focusing on health and well-being within our communities. This collection highlights innovative approaches and solutions to address health inequities, strengthen systems, and promote better outcomes for all. These papers reflect our dedication to creating healthier futures through research grounded in mātauranga Māori and evidence-based practices.

Mātauranga Māori

Mātauranga Māori (a Māori knowledge base) pervades all our work here at Te Kura I Awarua. Our projects can work with mātauranga Māori by recording it, helping to define it, archiving it or provide models for others to understand it. Although all our research is grounded in Indigenous knowledge systems, some of this work centres entrirely on Māori ways of knowing, being, and doing, highlighting the role of mātauranga Māori in shaping the wellbeing of whānau and communities and the development of Māori-led solutions in Aotearoa.
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Cultural Safety

The Cultural Safety initiative is committed to fostering equity and inclusivity in healthcare by addressing the specific needs and experiences of Māori (and other underserved communities) in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our focus is on ensuring that healthcare professionals provide culturally safe care, which means creating environments where patients feel respected, understood and valued.
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Health Equity

The Health Equity project is committed to addressing the significant inequities in Mōri health outcomes and the challenges that Māori face in accessing healthcare services in Aotearoa New Zealand. By centering the unique experiences and perspectives of Māori communities, this project strives to build a more equitable healthcare system that meets the needs of Indigenous populations.
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Nourishing Hawke’s Bay

Nourishing Hawke’s Bay was a collaborative initiative dedicated to improving the health, well-being, and food security of children and communities across the Hawke’s Bay region in New Zealand. Our projects focused on addressing the pressing issues of food insecurity, poor nutrition, and health inequities, particularly for Māori and other vulnerable groups.
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