Nau mai, haere mai | Welcome
"Home is a concept of place, a concept of belonging, a concept of being." Moana Jackson
This survey is about the journeys we make back to the tribal area or place we first think of as home. Home is not always where we live day to day, and the realities of maintaining our connections across time and distance are not always visible or shared. We want to understand how often we return, why we go home, and what can make returning easier or harder. Throughout the survey, we refer to this place as your primary tribal home.
Who can take part?
The survey is for Māori who:
- are 18 years of age or older;
- currently live in Aotearoa New Zealand;
- live outside the area of their primary tribal home; and
- live at least one hour's travel each way from their primary tribal home.
The survey and your data
The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary, and you may leave optional questions unanswered. Research responses are treated confidentially, and any written comments used in research outputs will be presented in a way that does not identify you.
Prize draw and future research contact
At the end of the survey, you can choose to enter the draw to win one of fifteen $50 Prezzy Cards, be contacted regarding opportunities to take part in future Māori-led research, or both. If you provide an email address, it will be kept confidential and separated from the research data. The prize draw takes place on 3 December 2026 and the winners will be contacted before 9 December 2026.
Who is undertaking the research?
The research is being undertaken by Te Manawahoukura Rangahau Centre at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, in collaboration with Spatial Justice Aotearoa, and led by Kairangahau Matua Kimiora Raerino.
Ethics Approval
Approval was granted by Te Mata o Te Tika Ethics Committee, Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. Approval Number: TWoA180826-006.
You are welcome to share this survey with whānau or friends who may be interested and eligible to take part.
Karawhiua!
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