Maori community actionback to HEHA Māori are a priority population group within the HEHA Strategy based on health need.
The health disparities between Māori and Pakeha populations within Aotearoa are well documented.
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| The National Maori Health Strategy - He Korowai Oranga 2001 states that Māori have the poorest health of any ethnic group in the country. Māori have poorer health outcomes across a wide range of health indicators, but despite this have lower rates of access to health services. Waikato DHB recognises that Māori must participate in the governance and the establishment of the strategic direction of the HEHA initiative. Funding available for Māori health projects Waikato DHB receives funding from the Ministry of Health to support Māori communities to carry out community action projects, activities and initiatives aimed at improving nutrition, increasing physical activity and reducing obesity.
A component of the funding received is tagged to Māori community and workforce development. Waikato DHB uses this funding to support the Māori community based workforce to undertake nutrition, physical activity and associated training to support their work.
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Rangatahi Tu RangatiraRangatahi Tu Rangatira (R2R) is a programme that encourages rangatahi Māori participation in all sports and physical activities.
The
programme aims to increase physical activity and understanding of
healthy choices with rangatahi aged 13-24 while promoting pride in
identifying as Māori, incorporating tikanga Māori and taonga takaro.
For more information about Rangatahi Tu Rangatira visit www.r2r.org.nz.
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