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Dealing with New Zealand Mäori who die in Australia

This presentation by H. Brandt, Shortland Coroner for Northland, New Zealand, explores the nuances of dealing with Māori deaths in Australia. Topics covered include Māori population in Australia, family structure, rituals like Tangi, the Shane Hau case, and implications for handling Māori deaths. Understanding Māori customs, communication, and avoiding assumptions are crucial. The Māori culture values traditions and protocols deeply, and proper handling of death is pivotal. Prepare for loving inclusivity or potential challenges when engaging with Māori traditions.

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Dealing with New Zealand Mäori who die in Australia

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  1. Dealing with New Zealand Mäori who die in Australia Presented by H Brandt Shortland Coroner for Northland, New Zealand

  2. Kia ora KoutouOverview:- Mäori living in Australia- Understanding the basic family structure- Understanding the relationship with death- Tangi- The Shane Hau case- Implications for those dealing with Mäori deaths in Australia/Pacific Basin

  3. Mäori living in Australia-Te Puni Kokiri Report- 125,000 living in Australia- 1 in every 7 Mäori live in Australia- New Zealanders greatest migrant group to Australia

  4. Understanding the basic family structure- Whanau- Hapu- Iwi- Whangai

  5. Understanding Mäori when they die- death taken very seriously- death brings a connection between life and the spiritual realm- galvanisation of Mäori customs and protocols- the gathering of family and whanau- the commencement of a journey back to Hawaikinui

  6. Tangi-mourning, grieving, celebrating- the gathering of whanau- the preparations- the embracing- the wero- protocols and customs

  7. The Shane Hau Case- What happened?- Why was there controversy?- Why this whanau reacted like they did

  8. Implications for those dealing with Mäori deaths - Mäori customs followed rigidly in Australia- Returning home- Understanding Mäori protocols imperative- Good communication- Don’t jump to conclusions- Ensure you deal with appropriate representative

  9. Conclusion:- the Mäori population in Australia is only going to increase- Adherence to Mäori protocols / customs- Tangi is the custom taken most seriously- Death defines the Mäori culture- Mäori can be both loving and inclusive or confrontational and challenging if misunderstood

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