Māori Health Resources

The following resources are a good starting point to further your understanding.

Dr Debbie Moore (Tauranga) and Dr Kathryn Duffy (Tauranga and Whakatāne) are the SMO leads in Māori Health issues in ED.

Regional Māori Health are another useful resource.

BOPDHB Māori Health Profile 2015

Useful information about population, education, work and health stats 

Māori health models

Ministry of Health page explaining some of the philosophy and models for understanding Māori health

Treaty of Waitangi Principles

Ministry of health section on the relationship between the government and Māori, with further links to NZ history

MCNZ: Achieving best Health Outcomes for Māori

MCNZ document on how doctors can support the best health outcomes for Māori

Te Reo Dictionary

Includes pronunciations and can be downloaded as an app

Want to learn more?

Massey University offers free online modules in Te Reo Māori and Tikanga Māori