Hinerangi Rhind-WiriHinerangi Rhind-Wiri

Hinerangi Rhind-Wiri is from Ngāti Paoa, Te Arawa, and Tūhoe and currently works at Hāpai Te Hauora, Māori Public Health. Hinerangi’s research background centralises Māori communities and treaty relationships. Within her new role at Hāpai she hopes to contribute to and affirm Māori-led health initiatives and the wellbeing of whānau, hapū and iwi.

Where is the support for Māori midwives?

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Calls for adequate funding for New Zealand’s midwives have led to discussions about how best to support pregnant people and their whānau through birth and beyond. Hinerangi Rhind-Wiri from Māori public health organisation Hāpai Te Hauora asks if we are considering the distinct and important needs of Māori midwives and whānau alike. Midwives’ call to action for pay … Read more