Health, Māori and rakatahi

This page gives an overview of the mahi progressed for the 'health, Māori and rakatahi' subgroup of the Southland Murihiku December 2022 progress report.

Secondary Transitions Action Planning Pathway project

Last 6 months

  • Representatives of the Secretariat worked in collaboration with Murihiku Regeneration on development of the Secondary Transitions Action Planning Pathway project. (Partner collaboration)

Next 6 months  

  • Continue mahi with the Secondary Transitions Action Planning Pathway project. (Partner collaboration)

Pilot with Ministry of Youth Development

Last 6 months

  • The group appointed a Youth Member as part of a pilot with Ministry of Youth Development. (Doing the mahi)

Next 6 months  

  • Gather insights from rakatahi around the region to inform our workforce planning and support. (Doing the mahi)

Need for establishment of a youth rōpū

Last 6 months

  • The group’s evaluation of need for youth voice was completed. Confirmed need for establishment of a youth rōpū to support the youth member. (Doing the mahi)

Next 6 months  

  • Establish youth rōpū and utilise insights to incorporate an increased youth voice into the RWP. (Doing the mahi and making connections)

Boader scope for action 15 

Last 6 months

  • Revised the industry specific focus for action 15 to include a broader scope (i.e not just manufacturing). (Doing the mahi) 

Next 6 months  

  • Advancing research that supports Action 15: Work with iwi, unions/workers and employers to strengthen the place of Māori across all workplaces. This will be undertaken through the work of the Research subgroup. (Doing the mahi)

Good practice in rakatahi employment models

Last 6 months

  • Connect into employers across the region showcasing examples of good and innovative practice in rakatahi employment models. (Making connections)

Next 6 months 

  • Build connections with more employers across the region showcasing examples of good and innovative practice in rakatahi employment models. Promote Southland business as employers of choice for rakatahi. (Partner collaboration)

Sourcing Māori business data

Last 6 months

  • Sourcing Māori business data to understand the profile of Māori-led tourism businesses in Southland, and contributions to the region’s economy across the board. (Doing the mahi)

Next 6 months  

  • Analyse and use Māori business data to inform our RWP actions and better support Māori business within the region. (Doing the mahi)

Equity framework

Last 6 months

  • The Secretariat is scoping the process required to develop an equity framework (Action 4). (Doing the mahi)

Next 6 months  

  • The Secretariat is scoping the process required to develop an equity framework (Action 4). (Doing the mahi)
Last updated: 08 March 2023