COVID-19 Information for Māori

We acknowledge those who have died from COVID-19 and pay our respects to whānau who have lost loved ones. Our focus has been to serve whānau, hapu and iwi throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Last updated: Monday, 14 August 2023 | Rāhina, 14 Hereturikōkā, 2023

Te Puni Kōkiri advice and policy

Effective delivery to Māori requires interventions that are whānau-centred, locally led and nationally enable.

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COVID-19 response timeline

Te Puni Kōkiri initiated early planning and activated support for Māori throughout the pandemic.

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Karawhiua

Karawhiua was the Māori COVID-19 campaign for whānau, hapū, iwi, and Māori communities to help prevent the spread of the virus.

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Māori Communities COVID-19 Fund

We responded to health inequities for Māori by establishing the Māori Communities COVID-19 Fund.

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Data and Insights

Research highlights how infectious diseases amplify already entrenched inequities.

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Community and whānau voices

Read about the various community initiatives to help keep our whānau safe.

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