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He mihi ki a Justine rāua ko Takiwai
We farewell Professor Justine Camp and Takiwai Russel-Camp from the Māori Leadership Team, and express our gratitude for their contributions to Pūtahi Manawa.
First Pacific and Samoan genetic counsellor to graduate in Aotearoa New Zealand is helping reshape the future of genomic healthcare
Auroiana Etelei will finish her Master's studies at the end of this year to become New Zealand's first Samoan and Pacific genetic counsellor.
Looking to kapa haka for heart health answers
Pūtahi Manawa is offering up to $300,000 for Māori-led research exploring how kapa haka supports cardiovascular health. The Te Korowai grant will build evidence for Māori-led approaches to improving heart health and wellbeing.
Māori summer research with Pūtahi Manawa: an update
After three successful years, Kura Raumati will not be running this coming summer of 2026/27, but the Pūtahi Manawa and Pūhoro STEMM partnership continues.
Le Alamea Pūtahi Manawa: Investing in Pacific Communities to Lead Heart Health Solutions
Le Alamea Pūtahi Manawa supports five Pacific-led projects that improve heart health through storytelling, arts, sport, nutrition, and technology. The Pacific-governed fund invests in culturally grounded solutions led by Pacific communities.
Farewell to our Founding Co-Director Professor Julian Paton
Pūtahi Manawa acknowledges the contribution of Founding Co-Director Professor Julian Paton as he steps down after seven years. His leadership helped shape the Centre, advance cardiovascular research, and strengthen heart health equity in Aotearoa.