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The Future of Rongoā Māori:
Wellbeing and Sustainability

Date of publication: March 2009

Summary of publication


This research aims to examine the contribution of rongoā Māori to indigenous wellbeing, and to identify issues for the ongoing sustainability of traditional Māori healing in New Zealand.

The research was funded by Te Kete Hauora and undertaken by the Institute of Environmental Science and Research Ltd.

Methods included two literature reviews, healer focus groups and stakeholder workshops. For a synopsis of the issues examined in this research there is also a summary report available.

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These reports are available to download on the Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) website (www.esr.cri.nz):

The Future of Rongoā Māori: Wellbeing and Sustainability


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Date of publication: March 2009

Citation: Institute of Environmental Science and Research Ltd. 2009. The Future of Rongoā Māori: Wellbeing and Sustainability. Wellington: Institute of Environmental Science and Research Ltd.