In the Media
Same barriers exist for Māori and Pacific heart health care
A major study in the heart health care space shows Māori and Pacific peoples are still experiencing inequities.
Dr Karen Brewer talks to Waatea News about a major study in Māori heart health care
Over the past three years, Pūtahi Manawa Co-Director Dr Karen Brewer has led a major piece of work, and the study - qualitative interviews with Māori and Pacific people about their experiences of heart health care, which has just been published.
Pacific secondary students on the road to university
Nineteen Pacific students from Amanaki STEM Academy in Palmerston North enjoyed their tour of The University of Auckland, which was funded by Pūtahi Manawa and organised by our Outreach and Education Team.
Academy continues to inspire next generation of STEM enthusiasts
Pūtahi Manawa has funded a trip for 19 Pasifika students from Amanaki STEM Academy in Palmerston North to visit the University of Auckland, inlcuding a visit to our physiology labs and to the Auckland BioEngineering Institute.
Levelling the playing field for Pasifika students in education
Amanaki STEM Academy students have recently been working with Pūtahi Manawa on a research project where they looked at the affect of high blood pressure, diabetes and health. Pūtahi Manawa have also organised and funded a trip to University of Auckland.
With or without Te Aka Whai Ora, the mahi will continue
Dr Mataroria Lyndon, Pūtahi Manawa Maori Leadership Team Co-Chair and board member of Te Aka Whai Ora – Māori Health Authority gives his thoughts on the scrapping of Te Aka Whai Ora.