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Maori community action
It is recognised by Waikato DHB that Iwi/Māori must participate in the governance and the establishment of the strategic direction of the HEHA initiative. In alignment with this the Chairman of Iwi Māori Council is a signatory to the final Ministry Approved Plan (MAP), submitted from the Waikato DHB to the Ministry of Health in 2007. Following the sign off of the MAP, the Waikato DHB has developed a Maori HEHA workplan which is updated each year. Maori are represented on the Waikato HEHA Steering Group and other associated committees. A Maori HEHA reference group comprising Maori community and health provider representatives oversees the development and implementation of the Maori HEHA workplan. The group also manages the funding rounds. Food safety in Maori cookingThe New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) has published a food safety guide for Marae cooks.Te Kai Manawa includes food safety tips for some traditional Maori food practices, and how to buy, store, cook and serve food safely. The guide was developed by a team from NZFSA, public health units and Maori health providers developed the guide in response to requests for more information from whanau, hapu and iwi following the release in 2004 of NZFSA's Hangi Guide. The guide can be downloaded from the website at: www.nzfsa.govt.nz/consumers/maori-pacific-other-cultures/, or Marae representatives can get a hard copy from NZFSA by calling 0800 693 721. Funding available for Maori health projectsThe Waikato DHB receives annual funding from the Ministry of Health to fund Maori communities to carry out community action projecs, activities and initiatives aimed at improving nutrition, increasing physical activity and reducing obesity. Details regarding future funding rounds will be announced shortly. Project profiles2010 coursesDetails regarding training offered in 2010 will be posted here.Useful LinksFor further information please contact: Jade Chase Project Manager, Te Puna Oranga Rangatahi Tu RangatiraRangatahi Tu Rangatira (R2R) is a programme that encourages rangatahi Maori 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 Maori, incorporating tikanga Maori and taonga takaro. For more information about Rangatahi Tu Rangatira visit www.r2r.org.nz.
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