Haere mai
Welcome
Funded by Te Niwha and delivered by researchers at the Universities of Otago and Auckland, iNZight Analytics, and Te Ao Mārama Aotearoa Trust.
About the Panel
Tristram R. Ingham
Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Porou
Department of Medicine
University of Otago
Kia ora
Our Māori-led research team has a track record of dedication and commitment to reducing health inequalities for Māori and is committed to ensuring the results of this panel contribute to better outcomes for Māori.
Tristram is a Māori health researcher and medical epidemiologist with expertise in addressing health inequities, especially within Māori health, long-term conditions, disability rights, and healthcare governance. He has established trusted relationships working with local Māori health providers, and communities and is
committed to supporting the expansion of Kaupapa Māori and achieving equitable health and disability outcomes for Māori.
He aha te kaupapa?
What is the panel?
A nationwide, randomly selected panel of ~8,000 Māori adults — asking simple questions about health, daily life, and experiences. Data is governed by Māori and guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori data sovereignty.
Members are chosen in a special (random) way from the NZ Electoral Roll, so the group reflects Māori across Aotearoa.
We ask simple questions about health, feelings, daily life and experiences. The project keeps control of the data with Māori and follows Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori data‑sovereignty rules.
He aha i pai ai kia tūhono mai koe?
Why join & how will it help Māori?
The results will be shared with health services, government and iwi. The answers will create strong Māori‑led data that can shape better services, policies and community plans.
Te Ao Mārama:
Our Journey (2019–2025)
In 2024, the study transitioned to an enduring panel with governance from the TAMA Trust.
With full ethics approval secured, the first scientific investigation is underway, and recruitment opens in October 2025.
Ka pēhea tā mātou
How can we help?
Tēnā koa, let us know if you have any questions by emailing kiaora@teaomarama.maori.nz or calling 0800 456 777.
If you are unable to complete this survey online we can discuss alternative ways that would suit you (e.g sending you a paper copy or completing the survey over the phone with a researcher).
If you would like to complete the survey in Te Reo Māori, there is a Te Reo Māori version of the survey online for you to fill in instead.
Ngā mihi