1. Te Herenga Waka O Te Ora Whanau – (THW) 1998 - Many hui involving Maori.1998 - Many hui involving Maori. Hauora Waikato – facilitated process.Hauora Waikato – facilitated process. Trustees (original) mandated by Iwi – Gilbert Taurua (Kai Tahu), Dr Lorna Dyall (Ngati Whatua), Maureen Waaka (Te Arawa), Dr Wiremu Manaia (Ngati Awa), Terry Ehau (Ngati Porou), Monica Stockdale (Kahungungu), Denis McLeod (Taranaki).Trustees (original) mandated by Iwi – Gilbert Taurua (Kai Tahu), Dr Lorna Dyall (Ngati Whatua), Maureen Waaka (Te Arawa), Dr Wiremu Manaia (Ngati Awa), Terry Ehau (Ngati Porou), Monica Stockdale (Kahungungu), Denis McLeod (Taranaki).

2. THW – Activities: Legally constituted – July 2003.Legally constituted – July 2003. Hui at Pakirikiri Marae, Ngati Porou – 2003.Hui at Pakirikiri Marae, Ngati Porou – 2003. PGC – contracts THW to complete Justice Project – Report submitted (He Huarahi Whiringa) – 2004.PGC – contracts THW to complete Justice Project – Report submitted (He Huarahi Whiringa) – 2004. Ministry of Health – assume responsibility for Problem Gambling – 2004.Ministry of Health – assume responsibility for Problem Gambling – 2004.

3. THW - Activities Developed Strategic Plan:Developed Strategic Plan: –Vision: To reduce Maori gambling related harm. –Goals: Promote Maori Gambling Health advocacy.Promote Maori Gambling Health advocacy. Develop Maori Purchasing Strategy.Develop Maori Purchasing Strategy. Influence Maori Health policy.Influence Maori Health policy. Support Maori Provider workforce developments.Support Maori Provider workforce developments. Develop Maori Research programme.Develop Maori Research programme. Ensure internal compliance & Charter obligations.Ensure internal compliance & Charter obligations.

4. THW – Recent Activities: Tautoko:Tautoko: –Health Providers hui at Ahuriri. –Whakatau Mai Ra – Research (Te Runanga o Kirikiriroa.) –Individual requests (eg Doctor Laurie Morrison PhD research; Ruth Herd Waitangi Tribunal Claim – Problem Gambling) Facilitation of Hui (Outcomes Framework)Facilitation of Hui (Outcomes Framework) Submissions – Gambling Levy, Tiriiti o Waitangi exclusion, Gambling Commission…..Submissions – Gambling Levy, Tiriiti o Waitangi exclusion, Gambling Commission….. Hui with Maori Party, Te Puni Kokiri, Maori Select Committee….Hui with Maori Party, Te Puni Kokiri, Maori Select Committee…. Occasional participation in some MoH lead advisory / discussion forums.Occasional participation in some MoH lead advisory / discussion forums. Previously linked with HSC on joint initiatives.Previously linked with HSC on joint initiatives. Occasional newsletters, and Trustee hui (3 per year).Occasional newsletters, and Trustee hui (3 per year).

5. THW – “Wish List” Recognition by Govt agencies (MoH – DIA).Recognition by Govt agencies (MoH – DIA). Engagement - to advance of Maori provider developmental needs.Engagement - to advance of Maori provider developmental needs. Advocating Maori Research programme.Advocating Maori Research programme. Establish protocol to seek accountability from non Maori providers of their services to Maori.Establish protocol to seek accountability from non Maori providers of their services to Maori. Recognition of the ‘expert’ knowledge Maori possess in determining the needs of Maori.Recognition of the ‘expert’ knowledge Maori possess in determining the needs of Maori.