What question did this study set out to answer?

To establish a drinking water monitoring program led by the South Island Māori tribe and assess water safety.

The Establishment of an Indigenous‐Led Drinking Water Monitoring Program Leveraging qPCR and Metagenomics Testing in New Zealand

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Randomized trial establishes drinking water monitoring program in Indigenous communities, highlighting the importance of local governance.

To establish a drinking water monitoring program led by the South Island Māori tribe and assess water safety.
Established Indigenous-led monitoring program in collaboration with South Island Māori tribe.
Utilized advanced sampling techniques for fecal source tracking and water quality testing.
Trained 27 individuals from 16 Indigenous communities in water quality sampling techniques.
Identified and addressed six microbial water quality issues.
Demonstrated effective monitoring techniques for ensuring safe drinking water.
Highlighted benefits of Indigenous involvement in decision-making regarding water safety.

Redmile et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Randomized trial establishes drinking water monitoring program in Indigenous communities, highlighting the importance of local governance.