mereana wilson

The University of Auckland, Business and Economics, Alumna

The University of Auckland, Business School - Mira Szászy Research Centre for Māori and Pacific Economic Development, Graduate Student

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I have research interests in cultural identity, cultural values and economic analysis with post graduate qualifications in marine science and public health.

My current research aims to describe the cultural values for Lake Rotorua through the application of the Cultural Health Index (CHI) tool with Te Arawa whanau. The CHI is a tool to enable Maori tangata whenua groups to quantify their cultural values with a series of recognized factors of Maori cultural importance and rating these factors using likert scales.
Once these cultural values are quantified, then economic analysis will be done to identify the costs of managing Lake Rotorua in its current state and the impacts that the current state of Lake Rotorua has on the Maori cultural values as described by Te Awara whanau.

This research aims to increase peoples understanding of Maori cultural values and enable more effective protection, enhancement and management of waterways in New Zealand.

My research and project management skills include both quantitative (SPSSX, Minitab, R software) and qualitative (NVivo, MaxQDA) research methods and project management methodologies such as Prince II and Lean Six Sigma.

Working in a range of senior analytical and project management roles in Planning and Funding Teams for District Health Boards, Pharmaceutical Management Agency, Public Health Units and Primary Health Care Organisations and Maori Development Organisations has enabled me to develop my research interests and experiences.
Supervisors: Dr. Manuka Henare, and Prof. Graeme Doole

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Maternity care providers' attitudes and practices concerning HIV testing during pregnancy; results of a survey of the Canterbury and upper South Island region

The New Zealand medical journal, Jan 23, 2001

To assess current attitudes and practice toward antenatal human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) risk... more To assess current attitudes and practice toward antenatal human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) risk assessment, HIV testing and barriers towards implementation of these among midwives, general practitioners (GPs) and obstetricians in the upper South Island A survey was conducted among maternity care providers by anonymous self-administered questionnaire. Most questions were dichotomous, forced choice or Likert scale format but there were four open- ended questions asking for a written response. The response rate was 57% overall. The main finding was that 275 (66%) of respondents assessed risk of HIV in less than 10% of patients, and 328 (midwives 93, 85%; GP's 226,77%; obstetricians 9,64%) respondents had performed less than three HIV tests in the past twelve months. Most respondents strongly agreed that detection of HIV during pregnancy is beneficial to mother 318 (83%) and to baby 367 (96%) and to mother prior to pregnancy 353 (92%). 202 (52%) supported and 44 (11%) were opposed...

Lake Models to support indigenous communities in freshwater management

Maternity care providers' attitudes and practices concerning HIV testing during pregnancy; results of a survey of the Canterbury and upper South Island region. (PMID:11795562

by mereana wilson and Mereana Wilson

AIMS: To assess current attitudes and practice toward antenatal human immunodeficiency virus (HIV... more AIMS: To assess current attitudes and practice toward antenatal human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) risk assessment, HIV testing and barriers towards implementation of these among midwives, general practitioners (GPs) and obstetricians in the upper South Island METHODS: A survey was conducted among maternity care providers by anonymous self-administered questionnaire. Most questions were dichotomous, forced choice or Likert scale format but there were four open-ended questions asking for a written response. RESULTS: The response rate was 57% overall. The main finding was that 275 (66%) of respondents assessed risk of HIV in less than 10% of patients, and 328 (midwives 93, 85%; GP's 226,77%; obstetricians 9,64%) respondents had performed less than three HIV tests in the past twelve months. Most respondents strongly agreed that detection of HIV during pregnancy is beneficial to mother 318 (83%) and to baby 367 (96%) and to mother prior to pregnancy 353 (92%). 202 (52%) supported and 44 (11%) were opposed to an antenatal screening programme in New Zealand. Most knew how to assess risk for HIV saw themselves as having an important role in antenatal HIV testing, and were comfortable performing risk assessment. Multiple reasons for current practices were offered, including perceived reluctance by women to be tested, lack of time, skills, knowledge and support services, and low rates of HIV in the community. CONCLUSIONS: The current policy of routine HIV risk assessment is not working among respondents. A systematic reassessment and implementation of a workable strategy needs to be undertaken in New Zealand.

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NPSFM - Te Mana o te Wai ideas.pptx

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2013 Wilson M., Exploring Indigenous Water Rights and Freshwater Management Tools..pdf

The purpose of this paper is to provide Iwi Maori and other indigenous groups with a synthesis of... more The purpose of this paper is to provide Iwi Maori and other indigenous groups with a synthesis of literature focused on indigenous water rights and the emerging themes as a result of expression of these rights through various forums. As a result a proposed model for indigenous freshwater management for my iwi, Ngati Awa is proposed. This model outlines principles, tikanga best practice and effective tools and mechanisms for the management and future development of ancestral water resources.

This report is the result of working with the staff at Te Runanga o Ngati Awa and through participating in Iwi Maori hui such as the consultation hui between the Iwi collective Te Hono o Mataatua and the New Zealand Government officials. This report is a reflection of the communications with University and Iwi institutes and staff, participating and engaging with whanau and hapū and Iwi members and being involved in Iwi and University events.

The report also includes my personal reflection, adoption of cultural, scientific, business, legal, policy management concepts and tools with the aim to seek insights from a Te Ao Maori perspective and from whanau actively involved in Maori development and management of ancestral resources such as land, water and culture. By describing my Maori perspective, and the Maori principles and values that form the foundation on which the report has evolved, it should allow the reader to understand Maori cultural constructs that are meaningful and are necessary to describe, recognize and ensure that the Maori indigenous worldview is integral to co-leading our country Aotearoa New Zealand with our Treaty partner the New Zealand Government.

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