Te Aka Mātua – Basic Drug Information for Mātua and Concerned Whānau

Description Te Aka Mātua refers to the parent vine that Tāwhaki and his brother used to climb up to the heavens. He and his brother, Karihi, locate their grandmother Whaitiri who is looking after the vines at the bottom of the stairway. Karihi in haste attempts to climb the vines immediately, but grabs the aka […]

Kia Pai Ake – Analysis of Alcohol and Other Drug Services

Description The following report provides the results of an analysis of Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) withdrawal options available across Aotearoa. The report will use the term withdrawal however the term detox is also commonly used in the AOD/Addiction sector. Withdrawal has replaced the term detoxification as it better describes the physical and psychological symptoms […]

He Ara Waiora Survey Report

Description This is a written report discussing the analysis results of a survey developed by TRO to gain an understanding of kaimahi and whānau Māori AOD workforce experiences. It will describe the rationale behind the survey, the questions included and an in-depth analysis of the outcomes using key themes. This approach is about what is […]

Whare Tukutuku – Patterns of Practice Whānau Supporting Whānau

Description Whare Tukutuku is a Te Rau Ora and New Zealand Drug Foundation collaborative approach to workforce development through an integrated model of prevention. Our objective is to create a future alcohol and other drug (AOD) workforce that is whānau-centred and community-focused, redesigned for new scopes of practice, culturally capable and willing to innovate to […]

Whakatupu ā Tātou Māramatanga – Survey Outcome Report May 2021

Description Whare Tukutuku is a kaupapa of Te Rau Ora (TRO) with support of the New Zealand Drug Foundation (NZDF). Our collective aim is to address some of the challenges of Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) harms. Māori are at high risk of experiencing addiction-related challenges, which influences a wide range of outcomes for whānau, […]

Analysis of Māori Specific Alcohol and Other Drug Health Messaging in Aotearoa

Description Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) addiction issues disproportionately and adversely impact Māori more than non-Māori. Māori have a lifetime prevalence of substance use disorders (26.5%) twice that of the total population (12.3%) and Māori are twice as likely as non-Māori to consume large amounts of alcohol. Māori are more likely to need alcohol and […]

He Puna Whakaata: Therapeutic Activities to Guide Change II

Description The purpose of He Puna Whakaata is to contribute to positive outcomes for Māori. This resource describes activities that access some aspects of mātauranga Māori to be utilised in spaces where Māori seek support and healing, including; the primary health sector, whānau ora, addiction and mental health sectors and any other healing space. Practitioners […]

Manaaki Mana Enhancing and Mana Protecting Practice

2016 by Terri Huriwai & Maria Baker Description The Substance Addiction (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Bill will replace the Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Act (1966). Its purpose is to provide for the compulsory assessment and treatment of individuals who experience severe substance addiction, are impaired and who do not have the capacity to make decisions […]

He Puna Whakaata: Therapeutic Activities to Guide Change

2016 by Andre McLachlan & Terri Huriwai Description The purpose of He Puna Whakaata is to contribute to positive outcomes for Māori, particularly those experiencing addiction and or mental health-related conditions. Practitioners who will read and use this resource should already take an integrated approach to health and wellbeing and have more than a basic […]