HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION | A FAIR GO FOR A L L ? Factors for success 1. The Whänau Hauora Village was based on a Mäori health framework – Te Whare Tapa Whä – thus providing a culturally appropriate basis for its work. 2. The Whänau Hauora Village was explicitly set up to address barriers to primary healthcare accessibility and treatment for Mäori. 3. All organisations came together under the same kaupapa, bearing the same uniforms and branding. 4. A welcoming, comfortable atmosphere was created. Staff within the tent were recognised as critical to creating this atmosphere, and critical to the success of the Whänau Hauora Village. Care was taken to look after the staff. 5. The evaluation report provides comprehensive information about Whänau Hauora Village, how it was set up, what worked well, and recommendations for next time. The implementation of an evaluation process contributes to recognising the success of the project and providing for continued improvement and efficacy. Sustainability At the time of writing, there have been three invitations to take the Whänau Hauora Village to other large-scale community celebrations across New Zealand. These invitations demonstrate the success of the project and interest from communities throughout the country. Future Whänau Hauora Villages have, however, been put on hold while further decisions are yet to be made about planning and resources. The evaluation concludes with the whakatauki: Kua tawhiti ki to tätou haerenga, ki te kore e haere tonu He tino nui rawa a tätou mahi, kia kore e mahi nui tonu. We have come too far not to go further We have done too much not to do more. (Ta Hemi Henare, Ngäti Hine, 1989)123 27