“Outside the box but kinda in the box”: Evaluating with a rural Māori community

Mount Ruapehu, locally known as Matua Te Mana, is the metaphorical ancestor of Mori living around the rural community of Raetihi. Matua Te Mana has a significant presence and is pivotal to the health and wellbeing of local iwi. Whnau are leading Te Puwai o Te Ahi Kaa innovation project, based at Te Puke Marae, in partnership with Te Oranganui. The latter is the Whanganui regional Mori health and social services provider. This Ministry of Health-funded, 3-year, Whnau Ora-focused and innovative model of care seeks to enhance the wellbeing of whnau who maintain Te Puke Marae's ahi k. Whakauae Research for Mori Health and Development is evaluating the