This book chapter addresses disparities in Indigenous health workforce development in New Zealand. It discusses the recent development of the Hauora Māori curriculum within the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at the University of Auckland, which aims to improve Māori student recruitment and help to retain Māori and Pacific students, to ensure tertiary success within the Academy.
Yes, unashamedly plugging the work of my colleagues. However, I truly believe this paper will be useful to people supporting excellent health workforce development programmes.
Independent commentary by Dr. Matire Hardwood
Dr Matire Harwood (Ngapuhi) has worked in Hauora Māori, primary health and rehabilitation settings as clinician and researcher since graduating from Auckland Medical School in 1994. She also holds positions on a number of boards, committees and advisory groups including the Health Research Council. Matire lives in Auckland with her whānau including partner Haunui and two young children Te Rangiura and Waimarie.
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