Lay summary
Through this Platform and its associated investment in an equity-driven approach to capacity and capability building, Whakauae seeks to support a system shift so that Māori aspirations for their health and wellbeing are maximised. Further investment will allow us to build on the gains we have made thus far as a kaupapa Māori health services research centre and capitalise on the unique skill and abilities of our staff, our Western knowledge and mātauranga; our robust systems; communities and the partnerships we bring (inputs). We will undertake a range of activities, including but not limited to workforce development; capacity and capability building; knowledge creation, translation and uptake; and advocacy and influence (activities), which through the production of a series of outputs and outcomes will ultimately support our overall goal, namely, a shift in Maori health inequity which supports Māori aspirations for hauora (impact).