Caleb Smith

During 2023, my Health Science graduate research is cited within a published secondary peer-reviewed academic journal in association with the Growing Up in New Zealand research group. This study aims at furthering how the practical application of Kaupapa Māori methodology and theory can be implemented to improve the equitable outcomes of future longitudinal framework application within research. Further, the peer-reviewed research I have published in 2023 has provided the basis for future analysis of rangatahi Māori mental wellbeing research that is currently being undertaken by the Māori Theme Working Group in collaboration with the New Zealand government policy partners. This mental wellbeing research will be publicly released in June 2023. Lastly, this research I have conducted is also being currently utilised within a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) (BHSc (Hons)) project that is currently estimated to be published in 2023. This honours project involves the critical review of longitudinal studies in Aotearoa through an equitable lens and how changes can be implemented for the future benefit of the health and wellbeing of Māori populations.

Conducting research for Growing Up in New Zealand about how longitudinal frameworks influence the health outcomes of international Indigenous populations, and how disparities can be addressed through a critical Kaupapa Māori lens and approach.

Completed undergraduate research concerning the impact of Sugar-sweetened beverages on the health outcomes of Māori compared with European populations. The literature review that I conducted and completed was then adapted to a policy brief format so that it could be submitted to the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the New Zealand government as evidence for the implementation of political change concerning reducing the targeting of Māori communities by beverage companies.