Kawa Oranga Māori Lifestyle Advancement through Exercise and Sport Dr. Isaac Warbrick – Ngāti Rangitihi, Ngāti Whakaue, Ngāti Te Ata, Ngā Puhi

Māori ‘Health’ Overall well being rather than physical health alone (Te Whare Tapa Wha) Many ‘disorders’ effecting Māori are preventable Physical activity positively effects all aspects of well being Change in paradigm: Greater emphasis on PA Development of Māori exercise/health professionals

IMLA The Institute of Māori Lifestyle Advancement To enhance physical wellbeing of Māori Change Perceptions Application of kaupapa Māori values to enhance Māori lifestyles Development and creation of tikanga and kawa in relation to physical wellbeing (lifestyle guidelines) Whakatupu matauranga (Research) Purpose Built facility

IMLA Facility Modeled after the Te Whare Tapa Wha model Community, students, academics all brought together Specifically for Māori

Poutuarongo Kawa Oranga Points of Difference Led by Māori, with Māori in mind Approached, designed and delivered for Māori. Developing a workforce of Māori professionals Recognise the value of kaupapa/matauranga Māori in improving the lives of Māori...and non- Māori Physical activity as a path to cultural reclamation A model to be followed/built upon

Physical Activity & Cultural Reclamation Physically active on Maunga (Mountains), Awa (Rivers), Moana (Ocean) etc. Explore whakapapa (geneology, traditions, history) through physical activities Traditional Methods of Physical Activity Physical activities have a dual purpose

Graduates Māori who understand Māori Able to apply kaupapa to exercise, sport, well being Holistic approach Variety in their kete Creative and Innovative Health Promoters, PT´s, fitness professionals, event managers...with a difference Lead by example

Future Directions Dynamic model: Always changing A Māori world view is not only valuable for Māori Post-graduate program Leaders in research

‘Tama Tu, Tama Ora. Tama Noho, Tama Mate’ Stand up, be active and flourish