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March 31, 2022

Putting te Tiriti at the centre of Aotearoa New Zealand’s public policy can strengthen democracy – here’s how

Dominic O'Sullivan, Charles Sturt University; Heather Came, Auckland University of Technology, and Tim McCreanor, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University

David Seymour says misinterpretation of the Treaty risks creating an ‘ethno-state’. But ‘Critical Tiriti Analysis’ aims to enhance democracy by ensuring a Māori voice at the heart of policy making.

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April 22, 2021

New authority could transform Māori health, but only if it’s a leader, not a partner

Dominic O'Sullivan, Charles Sturt University and Heather Came, Auckland University of Technology

The announcement of a new Māori health authority could radically transform health outcomes for Māori, but its success depends on how independent and accountable it will be.

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March 7, 2019

Māori and Pasifika leaders report racism in government health advisory groups

Heather Came, Auckland University of Technology; Maria Haenga-Collins, Auckland University of Technology, and Tim McCreanor, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University

Māori and Pasifika leaders’ experience of racism in government advisory groups suggests ongoing inequities in New Zealand health policy.

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