Overview
An overview of many aspects of, and approaches to, hauora Māori; including the impact and role of historical and political determinants in relation to contemporary hauora Māori outcomes.
About this paper
| Paper title | Foundations of Hauora Māori |
|---|---|
| Subject | Public Health |
| EFTS | 0.125 |
| Points | 15 points |
| Teaching period(s) | 1st Non standard period (23 February 2026 - 17 April 2026)
(On campus)
1st Non standard period (23 February 2026 - 17 April 2026) (On campus) 1st Non standard period (23 February 2026 - 17 April 2026) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,743.38 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- MA, MHealSc, MPH, DPH, PGDipArts, PGDipHealSc, PGCertPH
- Eligibility
Students who have completed an undergraduate degree in any discipline or recognised equivalent.
- Contact
Wellington Campus: publichealth.wellington@otago.ac.nz
Christchurch Campus: publichealth.christchurch@otago.ac.nz
Dunedin Campus: publichealth.dunedin@otago.ac.nz- More information link
- View more information on postgraduate studies in Public Health
- Teaching staff
Wellington Campus: Rhiannon Jones
Christchurch Campus: Christina McKerchar
Dunedin Campus: Dr Robin Quigg (Overall Convenor)
- Paper Structure
- Course overview and introduction; historical and political influences on Māori society and health - c1200-1840
- Historical and political influences on Māori society and health - c1840-1975
- Historical and political influences on Māori society and health - c1975-present
- Determinants of hauora Māori
- Racism and hauora Māori
- Current approaches to addressing determinants of hauora Māori
- Teaching Arrangements
Thursday mornings:
- Christchurch and Dunedin: 9:30am - 12:30pm
- Wellington: 9.00am - 12.00pm
- Textbooks
- Text to be confirmed. Please contact the Department.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the historical and political factors that impact on contemporary hauora Māori outcomes
- Describe different determinants of health and how they contribute to hauora Māori
- Critically analyse the impact of racism and privilege on hauora Māori
- Demonstrate an understanding of different approaches that aim to contribute positively to hauora Māori outcomes
- Assessment details
Assessment:
- Assignment 1: 50%
- Assignment 2: 50%
Overview
An overview of many aspects of, and approaches to, hauora Māori; including the impact and role of historical and political determinants in relation to contemporary hauora Māori outcomes.
About this paper
| Paper title | Foundations of Hauora Māori |
|---|---|
| Subject | Public Health |
| EFTS | 0.125 |
| Points | 15 points |
| Teaching period(s) | 1st Non standard period (1 March 2027 - 30 April 2027)
(On campus)
1st Non standard period (1 March 2027 - 30 April 2027) (On campus) 1st Non standard period (1 March 2027 - 30 April 2027) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- MA, MHealSc, MPH, DPH, PGDipArts, PGDipHealSc, PGCertPH
- Eligibility
Students who have completed an undergraduate degree in any discipline or recognised equivalent.
- Contact
Wellington Campus: publichealth.wellington@otago.ac.nz
Christchurch Campus: publichealth.christchurch@otago.ac.nz
Dunedin Campus: publichealth.dunedin@otago.ac.nz- More information link
- View more information on postgraduate studies in Public Health.
- Teaching staff
Wellington Campus: Rhiannon Jones
Christchurch Campus: Associate Professor Christina McKerchar
Dunedin Campus: Associate Professor Robin Quigg (Overall Convener)
- Paper Structure
- Course overview and introduction: historical and political influences on Māori society and health (c1200-1840)
- Historical and political influences on Māori society and health (c1840-1975)
- Historical and political influences on Māori society and health (c1975-present)
- Determinants of hauora Māori
- Racism and hauora Māori
- Current approaches to addressing determinants of hauora Māori
- Teaching Arrangements
Thursday mornings (9:30am-12:30pm).
- Textbooks
Text to be confirmed. Please contact the Department.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the historical and political factors that impact on contemporary hauora Māori outcomes.
- Describe different determinants of health and how they contribute to hauora Māori.
- Critically analyse the impact of racism and privilege on hauora Māori.
- Demonstrate an understanding of different approaches that aim to contribute positively to hauora Māori outcomes.
- Assessment details
Assessment:
- Assignment 1: 50%
- Assignment 2: 50%