Making a difference for maori with asthma

The Maori Reference Group oversees the implementation of the Asthma Foundation's Maori Responsiveness Plan. We are grateful for the skills and expertise provided by the members of the MRG.

Meet the Maori Reference Group

Dianne Wepa, Ngati Kahungunu BSW, CQSW, PgDip(sw), Mphil(sw) MANZASW

Dianne is a senior lecturer at the Faculty of Health and Sport Science, Eastern Institute of Technology Hawkes Bay. She has published the first book on cultural safety which is endorsed by the Nursing Council of New Zealand and has been adopted by the schools of nursing throughout New Zealand. Dianne has presented at many conferences within New Zealand and overseas on the topic of cultural safety education, clinical supervision and Maori health. Dianne is currently working on her PhD on cultural safety beyond New Zealand.

Koa Mantell, Ngai Tahu

Koa is currently a representative on Te Runganga O Ngai Tahu (TRONT), a member of the Iwi Steering Group for the Ngai Tahu Exhibition being held at Te Papa 2006-2009, Director on the Waitaki Health Trust, and a Board Member of Rural Primary Health Organisation and He Oranga Pounamu. She has previously worked as a Community Officer for the Department of Maori Affairs, as an Iwi Executive Officer for TRONT and as a Manager of their Social Development Services. She was also the Manager of Te Wakahauora and is currently employed for 2 days a week by Arai Te Uru Whare Hauora as the Special Project Manager.

She has very recently opened her own art gallery called “The Pa Gallery” in Moeraki where she exhibits whanau and other Maori art. 

Koa has asthma and has struggled with this illness for many years.

Gilbert Taurua, Nga Puhi, Atihau Nui A Paparangi – Ngati Kawa, Ngati Pamoana

BA (Hons) SW, PgDip (SW)

Gilbert is the Business Development Manager with He Oranga Pounamu, which was established under mandate from Te Runanga O Ngai Tahu to facilitate health and social service development and integration in the Ngai Tahu rohe. 

He is a representative on numerous organisations which include board member of Te Kahui Atawhai O Te Motu, member of Te Korowai Hinengaro Oranga Ki Waitaha, Director of Te Tau Matatini, member of Te Whare Tukutuku, member of the Canterbury Strengthening Families Management Committee to name a few. He has also been the co-author of a publication called “The impact of the responsible gambling Bill on Maori”.

Gilbert, who has asthma, has a close association with the Canterbury Asthma Society.

R. Naida Glavish JP, Ngati Whatua

 


Naida is Chief Advisor-Tikanga and Acting GM Mâori at Auckland District Health Board. 

 

Governance groups:

  • Chairperson, Te Runanga o Ngati Whatua (mthly)
  • Forensic Governance Group (mthly)
  • Mâori Health Advisory Committee (MHAC)
  • Community Public Health Advisory Committee (CPHAC)
  • Tihi Ora MAPO
  • ADHB Clinical Ethics Advisory Committee (mthly)

Inter-relationship:

  • Te Puni Kokiri
  • Rodney District Council (mthly)
  • Auckland University, Mâori Advisory
  • Te Runanga o Nga Rima o Kaipara
  • Auckland Police Taumata (mthly)
  • Regional Funding Forum, NDSA (mthly)
  • Chairperson, Nga Rima o Kaipara
  • Te Runanga o Ngati Whatua
  • Multi Agency Centre “Puawai Tahi”
  • Patron of Wing 239 New Zealand Police College 2007

Operational:

  • Te Kaunihera Kaumatua, ADHB (mthly)
  • Mental Health Management Team (mthly)
  • Cultural Audits
  • Monitoring of ADHB Tikanga and related training  (Learning and Development)
  • Presentations  e.g. Jackie Nohi
  • Facilitation at hui e.g. ADHB and Community
  • Policies: Development and advice  (Tikanga Recommended Best Practise)
  • Tiriti o Waitangi
  • PHO
  • Advisory e.g. key advisor to Mortuary Services, on call 24-7
  • Complaints – Patients, Consumers

Service Delivery:

Tikanga enhancement with

  • Social Workers(mthly)
  • Mâori Community Health Workers(mthly)
  • Mâori Mental Health (mthly)
  • Epsom Day Unit (mthly)
  • Fertility Clinic (mthly)
  • Sexual Health Clinic
  • Lab Plus and Te Arai Kapua (mthly)
  • Mâori Health
  • Kaiatawhai (mthly)
  • Powhiri
  • Karakia with Staff and patients
  • Grief counselling
  • One on one supervision
  • Signage
  • Chaplins
  • Signing off documents Papers, Thesis with Mâori component eg: Nurses level 3/4

ADHB responsibilities:

  • Managing Treaty of Waitangi risks
  • Managing Auckland District Health Board and Iwi relationship risks
  • Managing Auckland District Health Board and Mâori relationship risks
  • Internal Auckland District Health Board staff and Mâori client risks

For more information about the MRG please contact us on (04) 499 4592 or email info@asthmafoundation.org.nz