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The News and musings from the yards, barrel halls and tasting panels, and from on the road traveled between.

He Kōrero Whānau o Te Rarawa

He Kōrero Whānau is a component of a wider whānau and hapū development project within Te Rarawa, an iwi located in the Far North of Aotearoa. It aimed to prepare…continue reading

Posted on 20 November 2012 |

Domestic violence against ethnic women: Literature review

The research has been commissioned by Shakti Community Council Inc. This is a literature review on violence against ethnic women especially in NZ. It also explores the possible responses to…continue reading

Posted on 11 February 2020 |

Innovation as Necessity: Te Rarawa and the Challenges of Multi-Purpose Research

One of the major factors affecting not only iwi (tribal) research but also iwi development generally is compartmentalisation of – for example – funding, service provision, service and research contracts,…continue reading

Posted on 20 November 2012 |

The Effect Of Music On Medical Students’ life generally and academically in Karary University 2019/2020

Introduction:Music is an art, whose medium is sound organized in time, however, playing music could make the listener a happier person as it releases pleasurable hormones and increases dopamine levels.Relaxing…continue reading

Posted on 11 February 2020 |

TE PUNI KOKIRI Rangahau Tūkino Whānau – Māori research agenda on family violence

This research contributes to the Family Violence Mäori Research Agenda initiative. It identifies research priorities, gaps and potential areas of exploration. This study is part of a wider research project…continue reading

Posted on 20 November 2012 |

Immigrants’ experiences of nature-based recreation in New Zealand

This study addresses the recreational behaviours of immigrants and ethnic minorities, with a focus on nature-based recreation in national and regional parks. The study was comprised of a survey questionnaire…continue reading

Posted on 10 February 2020 |

Whānau Ora: Report of the Taskforce on Whānau-Centred Initiatives 2010

Details the whānau-centred framework developed by the Taskforce led by Mason Durie and including Rob Cooper, Di Grennell, Suzanne Snively and Nancy Tuaine.

Posted on 20 November 2012 |

Ethnic Precincts in Auckland: Understanding the role and function of the Balmoral Shops

Ethnic precincts are a relatively new addition to Auckland’s retail landscape and there has to date been little research devoted to better understanding their function and role. Increased knowledge about…continue reading

Posted on 10 February 2020 |

‘Ma te Whānau te Huarahi Motuhake: Whānau participatory action research groups” in MAI REVIEW, Special Issue: Community Research Engagement

Whānau must lead their own development and solutions to work towards individual and collective whānau wellbeing for the future. Whānau are experts of their everyday lived experiences and hold the…continue reading

Posted on 20 November 2012 |

Setting the Stage: reviewing current knowledge on the health of New Zealand immigrants—an integrative review

The growth of migrant communities continues to rise globally, creating unique and complex health challenges. Literature on immigrant health in New Zealand (NZ) remains scant. This integrative literature review was…continue reading

Posted on 10 February 2020 |