Learning with Te Tōpūtanga o te Mauri
The Kia Mau te Ora research group were privileged to spend time learning with and from representatives of Te Tōpūtanga o te Mauri this week. We learned, laughed, and grew together thanks to the generosity of the Te Tōpūtanga o te Mauri team. You can see some of their...
Master of Nursing Science project leads to publication
Eleni Tuitupou has published her first academic journal article, the result of undertaking a research project as part of her Master of Nursing Science. This study investigates protective factors associated with physical activity among Pacific adolescents in Aotearoa...
Jutarat Kongpet presents at Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health
Jutarat Kongpet presented her research findings at the 56th Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health (APACPH) Conference in Thailand this month. The conference theme, Public Health Challenges in a Disruptive World, inspired an array of presentations across...
Keen Gardeners Group in the news
The Keen Gardeners Group, a multi‑generational gardening initiative kickstarted by a $13,553 grant from the Office for Seniors’ Age Friendly Fund has been in the press this week:...
Inequities in greenspace access in major cities across Aotearoa
New findings from research led by Dr Yijun Zhang and Professor Melody Smith has shown inequities in neighbourhood greenspace access by key population demographics. This examination was the last study in a programme of research exploring links between greenspace equity...
Learning about qualitative analysis with Lyn Lavery and the thematic Pantry Game
Kia Mau te Ora research theme members had a fabulous workshop with Dr Lyn Lavery of Academic Consulting, where we worked through qualitative research from data collection to analysis. A highlight was the thematic pantry game, where we developed delicious dinner menus...
New Study Reveals Key Drivers of Mental Health for Māori Youth in Aotearoa
A new study from researchers at Te Kura Tapuhi explores mental health among Māori youth in Aotearoa New Zealand through an ecological lens, examining how interconnected factors shape well-being. Indigenous youth face unique challenges, including systemic inequities,...
Systematic review on resilience in academics
A novel systematic review has identified factors associated with resilience and intervention effectiveness in higher education staff. Thirty studies were utilised to analyse the associated factors with resilience, while three were used to identify the effectiveness of...
Researchers develop Healthy Environments Index for Children
An HRC-funded Emerging Researcher grant led by Dr Niamh Donnellan has resulted in the development of a new Healthy Environments Index for child health. The index, tested with health data from children in Taranaki, showed initial evidence for higher HEIC scores...
New findings on children’s health communication needs published
Jutarat Kongpet has published new findings from her research exploring health communication with Southeast Asian Migrant children in the Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health. Her article, titled "Health communication needs of Southeast Asian Migrant children in...