27/05/2026
At Manawaora Integrated Health and Research Team, we are proud to be the research arm of The Centre for Health, focused on transformative research through collaborative approaches, kaupapa Māori, and co-design frameworks.
Working alongside Mariana, pharmacist and Manawaora researcher, Te Rangawairua o Paratene Ngata Centre of Excellence - Ngāti Porou Oranga, and the East Coast community. He Rongoa, He Aroha was created in response to challenges faced by rural Māori whānau accessing cardiovascular medications. Prescribed cardiac medications arrive via courier without clear, accessible or culturally appropriate information. Through co-design, this kaupapa strengthened communication between pharmacists and patients in rural communities, creating a more informed and connected approach to care.
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