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Peer Reviewed Publication
May 1, 2024

Conversion practices in Aotearoa New Zealand: Developing a holistic response to spiritual abuse.

The study examines the effects of conversion practices, known as conversion therapy, and their impact on survivors. It highlights the need for survivor support, especially in New Z

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Peer Reviewed Publication
October 25, 2023

Decolonizing family violence in Aotearoa New Zealand

This study critically examines the application of Western theoretical frameworks to family violence in Māori communities. It argues that these frameworks are largely ineffective

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Peer Reviewed Publication
September 1, 2023

Colonization drives silence and inequities in men’s mental illness

This paper discusses the impact of colonization on men’s mental health, particularly Indigenous men in settler colonial countries. It highlights how colonization drives silence a

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Peer Reviewed Publication
April 6, 2023

Disabled people’s experiences accessing healthcare services during the COVID‑19 pandemic: a scoping review

An in-depth analysis of the challenges faced by disabled individuals in accessing healthcare during the pandemic. It highlights the lack of research on this topic and underscores t

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Peer Reviewed Publication
February 4, 2023

Thinking differently about family violence: Shifting from a criminal justice response to a recovery orientation.

Against a backdrop of increasing rates of family violence in Aotearoa New Zealand, opportunities exist to reflect upon, and critically evaluate, our conventional understanding and

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Peer Reviewed Publication
October 18, 2022

Te Pou: An Indigenous Framework to Evaluate the Inclusion of Family Voice in Family Violence Homicide Reviews

The document "Te Pou: An Indigenous Framework to Evaluate the Inclusion of Family Voice in Family Violence Homicide Reviews" explores the integration of Māori perspectives in fami

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Peer Reviewed Publication
July 18, 2022

Re-orientating health and nursing care: a qualitative study on indigenous conceptualisations of wellbeing

"Re-orientating Health and Nursing Care: A Qualitative Study on Indigenous Conceptualisations of Wellbeing" focuses on the wellbeing perceptions of older Māori adults (pakeke) in

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Peer Reviewed Publication
January 17, 2021

The failure of health promotion for marginalised populations.

The paper discusses the impact of colonization on men's mental health, particularly Indigenous men in settler colonial countries. It highlights how colonization drives silence and

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Peer Reviewed Publication
September 18, 2020

The reclamation of whānau decision making in the context of child welfare. A case study of Iwi-led family group conferences.

The Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act (1989) heralded family group conferences as an innovative mechanism to reinforce the role of family in child welfare decision mak

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Peer Reviewed Publication
June 30, 2020

Insights into the oral health crisis amongst pre-schoolers in Aotearoa/New Zealand: a discourse analysis of parent/caregiver experiences.

The oral health of pre-schoolers is garnering international as a crisis as good oral health is a key precursor to positive health outcomes. Internationally, and within Aotearoa/New

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Heather HenareNational Collective of Independent Women’s Refuges
“Kaitiaki has been responsive to our, at times, challenging and unique needs. They have consistently impressed us with the development of innovative and practical evaluation and research approaches. Above all I highly value their participatory approach to their work. Their work is comprehensive and timely and it can readily be developed into solutions that address the findings from their research”.
Cam RonaldProgramme Manager , NZ Police -­‐ International Service Group
“Kaitaki’s ability to hear what we wanted was incredible. They were able to frame our needs in an incredibly insightful way. We have also been consistently impressed with Kaitiaki’s consultative approach. The research Kaitiaki did for NZPC was of an extremely high standard and we have been able to present it across all levels of government, non-­‐government organisations and internationally”.
Catherine HealyNational Coordinator, New Zealand’s Prostitutes’ Collective
“Kaitiaki delivered much more than a research report on stopping family violence. Michael connected to the lives of those he interviewed, he listened and heard their story, portraying it back with heart and insight. Every stage of the project was delivered on time and well researched”.
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