Tamaki makau rau - Wellbeing and Disparity in Auckland

Well-being and Disparity in Tāmaki-Makaurau 

What factors contribute to cultural, social, economic and political well-being amongst Māori in larger urban areas, and how are these interrelated?

 This extensive, five-part research report focused on that central question. It was explored by drawing on data developed within several research sites within metropolitan Auckland. Since Auckland is a microcosm of the larger urban scene, this information has wider significance.

 The research aimed to: assist in the development of policy that will transform the urban Māori situation, and identify the factors that need attention in order to ensure that all Mäori in larger urban areas have the freedom to develop their capabilities so they achieve personal well-being and contribute positively to their whānau as the pre-requisite to building a dynamic nation.

Appropriate policy was to be built on evidence such as that developed in the study.

 The project was led by Richard A. Benton (principle author) in association with Ngapere Hope and Nena Benton(contribution editors); Charles Crothers, Cluny Macphersonand Manuka Henare (consultants); and Kim Ngarimu (consultant on policy implications).It was published by the then-Ministry of Māori Development, now Te Puni Kokiri.