Māori Health Advancement

All research undertaken at the University of Otago, Christchurch, requires reviewing by a Māori Research Advisor.

Please download and complete the appropriate Māori Research Consultation form and email your completed document to maorihealthadvancement.uoc@otago.ac.nz

To determine which form you need to fill out, answer the following questions:

1. Does your project involve direct patient contact?
    
   Yes – complete standard consultation process:
   • Māori research consultation form UOC (PDF)
   No – see question 2 below
    
2. Does your project involve use of previously stored human samples?
    
   Yes – complete standard consultation process:
   • Māori research consultation form UOC (PDF)
   No – complete low risk form:
   • Low risk MAH declaration form UOC (PDF)

If you have any queries regarding the application, please contact:

Email maorihealthadvancement.uoc@otago.ac.nz

References and links

• TMR Māori Data Sovereignty + Principles, October 2018 (PDF)
• Consolidating criteria for strength Huria 2019 (PDF)
• HRC Māori Health Advancement Guidelines (PDF)
• 2013 Census ethnicity question (PDF)
• HRC Guidelines for Researchers on Health Research Involving Māori 2010
• Māori Health Publications
• Māori Health Website
• MOH Decades of Disparity: Ethnic mortality trends in New Zealand 1980–1999
• MOH Decades of Disparity II: Socioeconomic mortality trends in New Zealand 1981–1999
• MOH Tatau Kahukura: Māori Health Chart Book
• Ngai Tahu website
• Top 10(ish) Tips (from "I don't know why I have to do this!" Workshop 11 June 2009)
• UOC Māori Indigenous Health Innovation (MIHI)
• UOC Research Involving Māori Guidelines for Disposal or Retention of Samples and Specimens (PDF)
• University of Otago Māori Consultation Policy and Form