Ko o maatau waahanga matua
Our Priority Areas
Hononga ahurea
Cultural Connection
Our whānau are culturally connected and proud to be Māori
Cultural connection is integral to health and wellbeing, as articulated through Te Whare Tapa Whā and other Māori models of health. Many whānau we engaged with, who felt a strong connection to their culture, spoke about how they drew on their cultural practices to help maintain their wellbeing, build resilience, and maintain positive relationships with the world around them.
Māori in Te Tauihu registered with an iwi
49.3%
Māori in Te Tauihu who voted in their last iwi elections
46.2%
Māori in Te Tauihu, rated ‘Being involved in Māori culture’ as:
Māori in Te Tauihu who regularly use Te Reo Māori in their household
10.4%
Data sources
Proportion of Te Kupenga 2018 survey respondents (15+) who were registered, enrolled, and voted in iwi elections.
StatsNZ Te Kupenga 2018: https://www.stats.govt.nz/information-releases/te-kupenga-2018-final-english