Whaiora

Whaiora: Maori Health Development documents progress in Maori health since 1840, but pays particular attention to the past decade. Changes in health are linked to social and economic changes, and also to Maori political power. Health is portrayed as an integral part of Maori development and is related to wider community planning for advancement generally. The impacts of health reforms are given particular emphasis. Treat issues and biculturalism, as they have animpact on Maori health, aretwo parameters against which changes in Maori participation in health are measured.