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Tobacco and smoking – Māori
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This website includes inspirational quotes from well known Māori and resources such as posters, wall planners and merchandise. Links to related websites are provided and there are sections on research, Rangatahi, and the Framework for Reducing Smoking Initiation in Aotearoa New Zealand. It also includes a live poll on a topical tobacco related issue.
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Aukati Kaipaipa is a kanohi ki te kanohi service that is delivered locally within most communities. This programme offers Māori and their whānau, the opportunity to address their smoking addiction through a range of services. Services include free nicotine patches or gum, motivational counseling and ongoing support. Full information about this service can be found on their website here.
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This website is aimed at rallying Māori support to resist the pressure to smoke and the influence of the tobacco industry. It encourages the protection of children from second-hand smoke, smokefree marae, and use of the Quitline and Aukati Kai Paipa quit smoking services.
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The Quit Group employs Māori advisors and runs media campaigns and other promotions with the aim of improving quit rates among Māori. Information on how to become a Quit Cards provider can be found here.
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This website gives a description of Māori history and smoking, plus the role of Te Hotu Manawa Māori and the services it provides. It covers auahi kore marae, hapunga auahi kore, Auahi Kore role models, articles and research, resources, calendar of events and information on training workshops.
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Te Reo Marama is the official website of the Māori Smokefree Coalition. It contains information about the various campaigns undertaken by Māori smokefree groups and their success stories. There are a number of links to both New Zealand and overseas websites of relevance.
Research Publications and Presentations
The ASH website contains a number of documents related to Māori and smoking:
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The financial effects of tobacco tax increases on Māori and low-income families
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The 2007 New Zealand Health Survey details Maori smoking rates and exposure to second-hand smoke.
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This resources page of the Quit Group website provides links to a number of publications, many with particular reference to Māori and Māori smoking rates.
