Te Rōpū Whakakaupapa Urutā

Te Rōpū Whakakaupapa Urutā provide information and resources specifically for Māori about the COVID-19 pandemic. This information has been developed by leading Māori medical experts for whānau Māori.

As tangata whenua, it’s important that Māori have access to tailored and relevant information, resources and practical guidance and advice on how to manage the COVID-19 pandemic. ​ COVID-19 Advice for Māori provides practical advice and guidance to whānau Māori that individuals, Māori Health Practitioners, marae, hapu and iwi can use to keep their whānau safe.

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Information for our Kaumātua

Just like our tamariki, our kaumātua are living taonga. Unfortunately, kaumātua are most at risk from COVID-19.​ ​Anyone, especially kaumātua, are also more likely to get sick if you also have the following health conditions:

• High blood pressure
• Heart problems
• Asthma and other breathing problems
• Diabetes
• Having treatment for cancer and some blood problems
• Kidney problems
• Other health problems which mean you are more likely to get sick​

Te Rōpū Whakakaupapa Urutā have provided us with information where we can learn how to protect them. Together, we must protect our kaumātua and their health.​

How To Protect Our Kaumātua

Information for hapu māmā, unborn pēpi and newborn pēpi.

The risks of COVID-19 to hapu māmā, unborn pēpi and newborn pēpi are still generally unknown. 
While most hapu māmā who catch COVID-19 will have mild symptoms, it is important that we do everything to keep hapu māmā safe during this time. 

For the period that Alert-Level 4 restrictions are in place, it is important that you and your whānau follow the basic advice for general hygiene. 

General advice for hapu māmā:

• Noho ki tō rāhui – stay in your whānau bubble. 
• While we are at Alert-Level 4, you should stay at home. However, you may leave your whare for health appointments.
• If essentials (kai or medicine) are needed, ask if someone in your whare can go for you.

For anyone leaving the whare:

• Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds, before leaving your whare
• While out, stay at least 2 metres away from others
• Avoid touching surfaces and then your face
• Wash your hands or use hand sanitiser while you are out and wash your hands again when you get home. 

For information about maternity care, labour, delivery, caring for your newborn pēpi and more during COVID-19 Alert Level 4 please visit the website link below.

Protecting hapu māmā and newborn pēpī