We asked attendees at the Te Anga Mua Seminar in Nov 2012 for their advice or tips for researchers who are engaging with whānau (as part of Whānau Ora Research). Our thanks to – Laurie Porima, Vyletta Arago-Kemp, Marama Takao, Monica Stockdale, Joanne Hayes, Philomena Shelford and Moana-o-Hinerangi.