MĀORI CAUCUS
The purpose of the Public Health Association of New Zealand (PHANZ) Māori Caucus is to provide a forum for networking, discussion and knowledge sharing on public health issues concerning Māori, and support advocacy and action to improve Māori health outcomes and reduce inequities.
Composition
The Māori Caucus is made up of all interested members of the PHANZ.
Non-members are welcome to attend meetings and events, however you will be unable to vote on important decisions that aim to address the specific health needs and disparities faced by Māori in the public health sector.
If you’d like to become a PHANZ member, click HERE
Caucus Officers
The Māori Caucus has the following Officer roles available:
Chair: Adrian Te Patu
Vice-Chair: [vacant]
Treasurer: [vacant]
Secretary: [vacant]
The length of term for Caucus Officer roles is two years, with a provision for re-election for a further two years.
People are elected to officer roles at Caucus Annual General Meetings (AGMs), generally held in September each calendar year.
If you’re interested in putting yourself forward for one of the two vacant roles, please contact the Caucus Chair by completing the contact form at the bottom of this page.
History of Māori Caucus
Whakawhanaungatanga - Networking in Public Health
John Waldon, Te Pūmanawa Hauora ki Manawatū
7 August 2008
The Māori caucus of the Public Health Association has a history almost as long as that of the PHA and its predecessor, ANSERCH. Active from the early stages of the PHA were Māori health workers like Connie Hassan in Otago and Utiku Potaka, who assisted the PHA with their conference in Palmerston North in 1994. Developing and maintaining networks is an important aspect in the practice of a public health worker. Why else do we attend the annual conference of the Public Health Association? For those interested in Māori health it is face to face contact with Māori that brings about the building and maintenance of relationships and networks. Maintaining active networks provides a mechanism for testing new ideas and applying old ideas to new situations.
Upcoming Hui
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Māori Caucus Hui
Date: Tuesday, 13 February 2024
Time: 5.00-6.00pm
Means: Online
Click below to register in advance for this hui.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
You do not need to be a member of PHANZ to attend the Māori Caucus hui, so please feel free to forward this invitation on to other whānau who might be interested.
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Māori Caucus Hui
Date: Wednesday, 3 April 2024
Time: 5.00-6.00pm
Means: Online
Click below to register in advance for this hui.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
You do not need to be a member of PHANZ to attend the Māori Caucus hui, so please feel free to forward this invitation on to other whānau who might be interested.
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Māori Caucus AGM
Date: Wednesday, 5 June 2024
Time: 5.00-6.00pm
Means: Online
Click below to register in advance for this hui.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
You do not need to be a member of PHANZ to attend the Māori Caucus hui, so please feel free to forward this invitation on to other whānau who might be interested.
Key Documents
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No report submitted for 2022-2023
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Contact us.
If you want to join the Māori Caucus, become a Caucus Officer, or you want more information on how to get involved, please contact us.