Pūrangakura celebrates Manawaroa research partnership
Manawaroa research project is launched
Thu 4, September, Escence Kingi Williams
On Thursday 4th September Pūrangakura celebrated a significant milestone with the signing of a kawenata, affirming our research partnership with hauora community partners as part of the Manawaroa: Steadfast Hope for Whānau research project. Te Hā Oranga (Tāmaki Makaurau), Te Puna Ora o Mataatua (Te Moana o Toi), and Te Hiku Hauora (Tai Tokerau) came together with our research team, community practitioners and advisors to acknowledge this important partnership.
Manawaroa: Steadfast Hope for Whānau is a kaupapa Māori is an exploratory research project that investigates the lived experiences of whānau impacted by methamphetamine (meth) use. This one-year study recognises that whānau affected by meth addiction face numerous challenges that can have long-term impacts on intergenerational whānau wellbeing. In addition, whānau can also be a critical intervention and site of well-being. The focus of this project is an exploration and development of holistic solutions and approaches that support healing for whānau, including those who use meth.
We are privileged to collaborate with the three hauora organisations, recognising our shared commitment and the distinct mana each partner brings to the project:
Te Hā Oranga is an iwi health provider and social service arm of Ngāti Whātua, delivering whānau-centred services across Tāmaki Makaurau.
Te Puna Ora o Mataatua is a kaupapa Māori health and social service organisation based in Mataatua, offering integrated support in health, housing, education and wellbeing to empower whānau.
Te Hiku Hauora is the primary hauora organisation of Muriwhenua, providing kaupapa Māori healthcare and social services throughout Te Hiku o Te Ika to strengthen and sustain whānau wellbeing.
