TUHANZ: a Treaty understanding of Hauora in Aotearoa-New Zealand. A memorandum of understanding about the practical application of te Tiriti o Waitangi in health promotion practice in Aotearoa-New Zealand

Resulting from consultation and a review of relevant health literature, 'The TUHANZ memorandum' is an understanding about how the Treaty of Waitangi can be applied in a meaningful and practical way by health promoters in Aotearoa-New Zealand. From consultation with Maori and non-Maori health promoters in Aotearoa-New Zealand, certain gaps in relation to Treaty based health promotion practice were identified. The 'TUHANZ Memorandum' is a framework that applies the articles and provisions of te Tiriti o Waitangi as specific goals for which health promoters can identify achievable and appropriate objectives and strategies. The TUHANZ Memorandum was constructed for two reasons: 1. To express an understanding about Treaty based health promotion practice in Aotearoa-New Zealand; and 2. to provide a useful Treaty implementation process for health promoters in Aotearoa-New Zealand.