Navigator Tinana
Project Background
Hale Compound Conditioning
Navigator Tinana is a strategy to implement the Moving the Māori Nation Framework, a Te Puni Kōkiri initiative to promote Whānau Ora through whakapakari tinana. The strategy supports individuals, whānau and community organisations to improve the well being of whānau Māori.
What we did
The design of this research is qualitative, relying on Navigator and whānau voice to describe the Navigator Tinana approach, the impact and process to achieve the goals set by whānau. The purpose of the research was to build on the wider Navigator research to continue developing the understanding of the role of the Navigators and the impact they are having for whānau, and the unique role of the Navigator Tinana.
Outcomes
The holistic approach taken by the Navigator Tinana is consistent with and complementary to the Whānau Ora Pou. There is evidence that whānau are achieving the outcomes, and the objectives set by Te Puni Kōkiri, through the relationships and activity alongside a Navigator Tinana. Analysis of the data indicates there are several factors that contribute to the success of Navigator Tinana initiatives, including a commitment to eliminating barriers to access, increased social connection, culturally centred activity, embedded in community, low cost or no cost programmes, safe and inclusive environments and highly skilled Navigator Tinana.
“The thing about this programme is that it’s based here at the marae and not just that, it’s taken away a whole load of barriers. There is no cost, huge we just have to pay for the bus to get our kids there”
Find out how we can help you
We’ll work with you to find out what’s working, where investment could be put to best use or how to improve anything not going to plan. We can help you define success and set tangible, measurable goals. And we talk in real language so you can understand and engage with the findings. We engage with the community to conduct community research and consultations for private companies, trusts, government agencies, NGOs and more. But we have a special interest in research that has a purpose - to better society and teach lessons. We aim to help those we work with build capacity to enact positive change.
