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Current Projects
How Māori organisations support older workers
A case study prepared by Jason Paul Mika and Xiaoliang Niu 1 November 2023
This case study is intended to provide a Māori perspective on what a New Zealand Māori organisation is doing and can do to recruit , develop, and retain older workers who may identify as kaumātua.
Publications
Telehealth in mild cognitive impairment and Māori
In partnership with University of Auckland and Brain Research New Zealand July 2021
To understand the barriers and promoters of koeke (elderly Māori) using technology for health consultations.
ACC Survey
In partnership with Accident Compensation Corporation Nov 2021
The purpose of the ACC Bilingual Survey wasto understand the strengths and weaknesses of ACC services (and those of their providers) within the Eastern Bay of Plenty. This data willbe used to shape more culturally-appropriate services in our region.
Homebased Support Services
Ministry of Health
Investigation underway into the BOPDHB Homebase Healthcare Model
Publications
Koeke Wellbeing Project
Te Puna Ora o Mataatua Summer interns 2021 Kimiora Whaanga and Maija Stephens
We are currently developing an exhibition of art and documentary photography, produced in collaboration with Ngāti Rangitihi koeke and used as segues into conversations about maumahara, matewareware/dementia and koeke mental health.
Understanding the Risk Factors that contribute to Dementia in Māori
Te Puna Ora o Mataatua Summer intern 2021 Caleb Le Roy
Literature review of the Risk Factors that contribute to Dementia in Māori, and He Whakahihiko Hinengaro Dementia Feasibility Project
