The study was further supported by people with expertise in specific areas:
Dr Amohia Boulton, Māori community research
Donna Kerridge, Rongoā spokesperson
Susan Reid, Māori health literacy
Professor Heather McLeod, palliative care research
Dr Keri Ratima, G.P and Palliative Care
Dr Melissa Carey, Te Ārai member, nurse and post-doctoral fellow
Four regions were included in the study
Our research team received support from respected community members and kaumātua as well as local hospices. Community research collaborations were formed with hospices from the:
Mid-North
Arena and Hana Munro (Taupiripiri Trust) , Mid-North community
Mid North Hospice
Hawkes Bay
Francis Te Pou (former cultural advisor to Cranford Hospice)
Anita Rarere, Hawkes Bay community
Katie Durbin, Hawkes Bay community
Cranford Hospice, Hawkes Bay
Whanganui
Marilyn Vreede, Whanganui community
Wellington Bay and Kapiti Coast
Vanessa Eldridge, Wellington community
Mary Potter Hospice
Research academics from the community:
Dr Amohia Boulton
Dr Keri Ratima
Professor Heather McLeod
Specialist skills and expertise:
Donna Kerridge, Rongoā spokesperson/practitioner
Susan Reid, Māori health literacy