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	Whānau Strategic Framework 2009-2012 The Families Commission’s (Kōmihana ā Whānau) Whānau Strategic Framework 2009–2012 stems from consultation and engagement with whānau and key Māori stakeholders in the latter half of the 2008–2009 year. It sets the stage for a sustained commitment to engage with whānau and advance whānau ora for the next three years.
	Definitions of Whānau A review of selected literature The purpose of this review is to inform the Families Commission’s Whānau Strategic Framework 2009–2012. Selected literature has been reviewed which examines definitions of whānau and which considers applications of the construct of whānau ora.
	Whānau Taketake Māori Recessions and Māori resilience This report promotes an understanding of the impact that recessions have on Māori that can only be understood in the full context of history, cultural values and practices. The report uses examples of resilience to demonstrate the value of investing in Māori economic, social and cultural development in order to return the mana of the iwi to the iwi, of the hapü to the hapū, of the whānau to the whānau and the individual to the individual representing the multitudes who have preceded them.
	Changing Roles The pleasures and pressures of being a grandparent in New Zealand Most grandparents are faring well, but a small number are struggling – in particular grandparents raising grandchildren – according to new research. Changing Roles – The pleasures and pressures of being a grandparent in New Zealand, paints an intricate picture of grandparents’ lives, views, and needs.
	Whānau Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow This new report from the Families Commission highlights stories of inspirational whānau. Whānau Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow draws on Māori knowledge, cultural practices and methods to research stories of whānau success. Informed by the integrated nature of Māori knowledge, this paper addresses social, economic, cultural and environmental aspects of whānau development.
	He Ara Whakamua - Wellington The first He Ara Whakamua: Building pathways together to the future wānanga was held at Pipitea Marae (Wellington) on Aug 4 2011 and was hosted by Mana Whenua. The kaupapa (theme) of the day was Building pathways to the Future Together: The role of whanau, iwi, te reo Maori and literacy.
	He Ara Whakamua - Auckland The second He Ara Whakamua: Building pathways together to the future wānanga was held at Te Mahurehure Marae, in Auckland, on 1 December 2011 and was hosted by Mana Whenua. The kaupapa (theme) of the day was “working with vulnerable whānau, supporting vulnerable children”.