Mātauranga Māori has been severely impacted by settler-colonial agendas; however, continued efforts by Māori have supported mātauranga revival. This article examines interviews with 10 māmā and their journeys to reclaim ancestral knowledges for their tamariki. Māmā described reclaiming ancestral practices, including birthing traditions, wairuatanga, tikanga Māori, te reo Māori, rongoā Māori, weaving and food cultivation. Drawing on a whakapapa approach and the Hautū Waka framework, thematic analysis revealed a journey into the unknown, guided by tohu and shaped by challenges and resilience.
Māori pharmacists are under-represented within the pharmacist community at 2.1%. This figure is substantially lower than the approximately 18% representation of Māori within the total population of Aotearoa New Zealand. The purpose of this research was to determine why Māori stay in the pharmacy profession, consider leaving or leave the profession, and what roles they move into if they leave. Those who had ever been a Māori pharmacist were invited to complete an anonymous online questionnaire. The responses of the 28 participants, representing approximately 26% (n = 23) of registered Māori pharmacists (n = 89), plus five who had left the profession, are presented here.
This commentary explores how systemic inequities and homelessness, particularly among Māori in New Zealand, can be addressed through a public health approach that integrates Indigenous models of health. It emphasises the importance of considering broader social determinants of health, such as housing, income, education, and access to healthcare, in the design and delivery of public health interventions. Utilising the Te Whare Tapa Whā framework, a Māori model of health, this commentary illustrates how culturally responsive and holistic approaches can enhance the effectiveness of public health programmes.
This article examines the differing financial challenges faced by Sāmoan women across four countries during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on the impact of national response strategies. Utilising survey data from 325 participants, the study reveals that 48% of respondents experienced negative financial effects, with younger women disproportionately affected. Textual analysis highlighted increased household costs, employment disruptions, business losses, and diminished remittances, compounded by limited government support in several contexts.
The New Zealand Government is planning to establish youth justice military-style academies through legislation. Public critique argues they are essentially boot camps, and research shows that these approaches can negatively impact young people who have experienced trauma. This article shares insights from a project funded by Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga investigating trauma in rangatahi Māori engaged in serious youth offending. This study explored the perspectives of Kaupapa Māori community-based social workers, youth workers and organisational leaders (n = 11) working with rangatahi Māori who appeared in the youth court for offending.
