Whangapirita, Laura2008-06-132008-06-132003Whangapirita, L. (2003). Taku Manawa: Patterns of alternative health care practices in Aotearoa/New Zealand. In Nikora, L.W., Levy, M., Masters, B., Waitoki, W., Te Awekotuku, N., & Etheredge, R.J.M. (Eds). The Proceedings of the National Māori Graduates of Psychology Symposium 2002: Making a difference. Proceedings of a symposium hosted by the Māori & Psychology Research Unit at the University of Waikato, Hamilton, 29-30 November 2002 (pp.157-159). Hamilton, New Zealand: Māori and Psychology Research Unit, University of Waikato.https://hdl.handle.net/10289/870Currently, there are an increased number of Māori people seeking alternative solutions to their health needs. The use of Rongoa Māori is not just an alternative health practice, but also a traditional one, making the practice far more significant than one that simply meets health needs.application/pdfenMaoriMaori medicinealternative medicinetraditional medicineConference Contribution