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KOTUITUI-NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES ONLINE
Volume 14, Issue 1, Pages 126-135Publisher
ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.1080/1177083X.2018.1561477
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New Zealand; health policy; Maori; Pasifika; racism
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- Auckland University of Technology
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Maori and Pasifika populations in New Zealand experience poorer health outcomes than other New Zealanders. These inequalities are a deeply entrenched injustice. This qualitative study explores the experiences of six Maori and Pasifika leaders on health policy-making advisory committees. All had extensive experience in the health system. They were recruited, provided semi-structured interviews, the data coded, and a thematic analysis undertaken. Our findings show that inequalities in the health system are reproduced in advisory committees. Participants noted their knowledge and interests were devalued and they experienced racism and tokenistic engagement. Some indicated it took considerable effort to establish credibility, be heard, have impact, and navigate advisory meetings, but even then their inputs were marginalised. Health policy advisory committees need deeper engagement and more genuine recognition of Maori and Pasifika knowledge. Maori and Pasifika leaders have constructive solutions for eliminating health inequities that could benefit all New Zealanders.
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