He Korowai Oranga - Te Ara Tuatahi

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He Korowai Oranga - Te Ara Tuatahi – Pathway One

Within the context of the two broad directions and the three; threads outlined, four pathways for action specify how the aim of improved whānau ora is to be achieved. These pathways are not mutually exclusive but are intended to work as an integrated whole. Whakatātaka sets out specific expectations of Crown agencies for each of the pathways over the next two to three years.

Pathway One - Development of whānau, hapū, iwi and Māori communities

The Crown will work collaboratively with whānau, hapū and iwi and Māori communities to identify what is needed to encourage health as well as prevent or treat disease. This includes supporting whānau development and participation in both te ao Māori and wider New Zealand society, to improve health and wellbeing.

Pathway One acknowledges:
• whānau priorities identified by whānau, hapū, iwi and Māori communities
• that whānau operate within the wider context of a community and that community development models offer another route to wellbeing
• the need to foster conditions that build on the strengths and assets of whānau and encourage their health and wellbeing (as well as preventing or treating disease)
• that fostering the capacity of Māori will lead to whānau development.

A healthy whānau is one that fully realises its potential to participate in and contribute to te ao Māori and the institutions of wider New Zealand society. These conditions include a strong sense of identity and belonging; the knowledge, skills and resources to participate effectively in te ao Māori and wider New Zealand society; and a safe (nurturing) physical home, work, school and social environment.

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