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    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 (28 April 2025 - 19 June 2025) (On campus)
    1st Non standard period (28 April 2025 - 19 June 2025) (On campus)
    1st Non standard period (28 April 2025 - 19 June 2025) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,644.75
    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

    Teaching staff

    Wellington Campus: Rhiannon Jones

    Christchurch Campus: Christina McKerchar (Overall Convener)

    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 and Wellington: Thursday mornings, 9.30am - 12.30pm

    Christchurch: Thursday mornings, 9.30am - 12.30pm

    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.
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    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%

    Timetable

    1st Non standard period (28 April 2025 - 19 June 2025)

    Location
    Christchurch
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Moodle

    1st Non standard period (28 April 2025 - 19 June 2025)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Moodle

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Thursday 09:30-12:20 18-21, 23

    Workshop

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Thursday 09:30-11:50 22
    Thursday 12:00-15:20 22

    1st Non standard period (28 April 2025 - 19 June 2025)

    Location
    Wellington
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Moodle
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