Pūwhakamua: A Tikanga Māori Rehabilitation Success in Reducing Offending and Improving Reintegration in New Zealand (PID021)

4pm – 4.30pm EDT, 24 October 2023 ‐ 30 mins

Workshop Session

Pūwhakamua is a successful tikanga Māori rehabilitation and reintegration service provider that has had a significant impact on reducing methamphetamine offending and improving the health, wellbeing, and quality of life for individuals who have been incarcerated. 

Its success is attributed to its emphasis on tikanga Māori principles, which prioritize relationships, respect, and responsibility. The programme's success has also been recognized by the New Zealand government, which has invested in expanding the programme to other regions. This expansion is expected to have a significant impact on reducing recidivism rates and improving the health, wellbeing, and quality of life for individuals who have been incarcerated.