Ngāi Whakauae

Ngāi Whakauae is a Māori organization in New Zealand dedicated to supporting the development and use of the Whakauae research model, which integrates Māori knowledge and values into health research. They focus on ensuring Māori perspectives are central, promoting health equity and culturally appropriate research practices. Through partnerships and capacity building, Ngāi Whakauae aims to improve health outcomes for Māori communities by fostering collaboration between researchers and Māori stakeholders, emphasizing respect, tino rangatiratanga (self-determination), and the application of indigenous knowledge in health initiatives.