Overview
An overview of the New Zealand health policy, service delivery and research contexts as they relate to hauora Māori. Key examples and approaches are explored and critically analysed.
This paper initially explores and analyses New Zealand Health Policies related to Hauora Māori. The responsiveness of the New Zealand Health System in relation to Hauora Māori is critiqued, and the role of Māori health service delivery, including the implementation of the Whānau Ora strategy, is discussed.
Research that informs and is responsive to Māori health needs is the focus of the second half of the paper. The development of Kaupapa Māori research theory and practice is discussed in detail. For students considering future MPH study, this paper may be considered a relevant research paper. Please contact your local convener for advice.
About this paper
| Paper title | Hauora Māori- Policy Practice and Research |
|---|---|
| Subject | Public Health |
| EFTS | 0.125 |
| Points | 15 points |
| Teaching period(s) | 1st Non standard period (27 April 2026 - 19 June 2026)
(On campus)
1st Non standard period (27 April 2026 - 19 June 2026) (On campus) 1st Non standard period (27 April 2026 - 19 June 2026) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,743.38 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- PUBH 712
- 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 and overall convenor: Rhiannon Jones
Christchurch Campus: Associate Dean (Māori) Christina McKerchar
Dunedin Campus: Dr Karyn Maclennan
- Paper Structure
Topics:
- Course overview and introduction; Māori health policies and service delivery
- Health sector responsiveness to hauora Māori
- Māori health development
- Assignment presentations: research and hauora Māori
- Kaupapa Māori theory and research
- Research approaches in hauora Māori
- Teaching Arrangements
Dunedin: Thursday mornings, 9.30am - 12.30pm
Christchurch: Thursday mornings, 9.30am - 12.30pm
Wellington: Thursday mornings, 9.00am - 12.00pm
Block Day: Thursday 29 May, 9.30am - 3.30pm
- Textbooks
No textbook for this course.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the context of Māori health policy and service delivery
- Critically analyse current health initiatives and their contribution to improving Māori health outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of Māori-focused approaches in public health research
- Critically analyse public health research from a Māori-focused perspective
- Assessment details
Assessment:
- Assignment 1
- Part 1, presentation - 25%
- Part 2, written report - 25%
- Assignment 2
- Research assignment - 50%
- Assignment 1
Overview
An overview of the New Zealand health policy, service delivery and research contexts as they relate to hauora Māori. Key examples and approaches are explored and critically analysed.
This paper initially explores and analyses New Zealand Health Policies related to Hauora Māori. The responsiveness of the New Zealand Health System in relation to Hauora Māori is critiqued, and the role of Māori health service delivery, including the implementation of the Whānau Ora strategy, is discussed.
Research that informs and is responsive to Māori health needs is the focus of the second half of the paper. The development of Kaupapa Māori research theory and practice is discussed in detail. For students considering future MPH study, this paper may be considered a relevant research paper. Please contact your local convener for advice.
About this paper
| Paper title | Hauora Māori- Policy Practice and Research |
|---|---|
| Subject | Public Health |
| EFTS | 0.125 |
| Points | 15 points |
| Teaching period(s) | 1st Non standard period (3 May 2027 - 25 June 2027)
(On campus)
1st Non standard period (3 May 2027 - 25 June 2027) (On campus) 1st Non standard period (3 May 2027 - 25 June 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. |
- Prerequisite
- PUBH 712
- 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 and overall convener: Rhiannon Jones
Christchurch Campus: Associate Dean (Māori) Christina McKerchar
Dunedin Campus: Dr Karyn Maclennan
- Paper Structure
Topics:
- Course overview and introduction; Māori health policies and service delivery
- Health sector responsiveness to hauora Māori
- Māori health development
- Assignment one hauora Māori policy document discussions
- Kaupapa Māori theory and research
- Research approaches in hauora Māori
- Teaching Arrangements
Dunedin: Thursday mornings, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Christchurch: Thursday mornings, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Wellington: Thursday mornings, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Block Day: Thursday 29 May, 9:30am - 3:30pm
- Textbooks
No textbook for this course.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the context of Māori health policy and service delivery
- Critically analyse current health initiatives and their contribution to improving Māori health outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of Māori-focused approaches in public health research
- Critically analyse Public Health research with a Māori health equity focus
- Assessment details
Assessment:
- Assignment 1
- Part 1, Presentation (25)%
- Part 2, Written Report (25%)
- Assignment 2
- Research assignment (50%)
- Assignment 1