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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

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.

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

‘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

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

Researching in Partnership: Utilising Fa’asamoa and Western Research Frameworks in Fieldwork in Aotearoa/New Zealand 2003

Workshop powerpoint presentation on Researching in Partnership: Utilising Fa’asamoa and Western Research Frameworks in Fieldwork in Aotearoa/ New Zealand

Improving health equity among the African ethnic minority through health system strengthening: a narrative review of the New Zealand healthcare system

In New Zealand, health equity is a pressing concern, and reaching disadvantaged populations has become the goal to close the inequity gap. Building and strengthening health systems is one way…continue reading

Talanoa Research Methodology: A developing position on Pacific research

This paper contributes to the theorising on Pacific research approaches from a personal and Tongan perspective.

Chinese Migrants’ Mental Health and Adjustment to Life in New Zealand

Objective : The purpose of this study was to identify and assess the relative importance of predictors of the self-rated adjustment and psychiatric morbidity of recent Chinese migrants. Method: Chinese…continue reading

Fonofale – Model of Health 2001

This is a Pacific Island model of health for the use in the the New Zealand context.

‘Yes, we can; but together’: social capital and refugee resettlement

Resettled refugees need a network of relationships to ensure they can live meaningful lives in New Zealand. These relationships are complex and exist between individuals and communities at local and…continue reading

He Waka eke Noa – Health and Disability sector NGOs: Towards a whānau-centred approach 2010

The Health and Disability sector NGOs working group identified the current and potential contribution of NGOs to Whānau Ora. This paper recognises that sector NGOs are already maximising their contribution…continue reading

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