Description

This consolidated report summarises evidence and recommendations arising from Te Aronga-a-Hine (the Project) which was commissioned by the Ministry of Health (MoH) in Aotearoa New Zealand (Aotearoa). The purpose of the Project was to develop an evidence base that informs workforce priorities with a focus on Māori women, babies, children and whānau. Led by Te Rau Ora, in partnership with Ngā Māia Māori Midwives o Aotearoa (Ngā Māia) and Counties Manukau District Health Board (Counties Manukau Health) (the Partners) the Project was commenced in 2019. The Partner leads were Dr Kahu McClintock
(Te Rau Ora), Jean and Beverley Te Huia (Ngā Māia), and Heather Muriwai (Counties Manukau Health).