Abstract
This fono was the first time that NZ Pacific health researchers and community representatives, working in areas related to the mission of the Healthier Lives He Oranga Hauora National Science Challenge, met in a formal setting to discuss specifically Pacific issues, perspectives, and visions for health research.
The purpose of the fono was four-fold:
• to facilitate an open exchange of knowledge, views, and ideas from Pacific peoples;
• to provide all attendees with an opportunity to speak and be heard;
• to develop and prioritise research areas and topics for culturally-centred interventions to improve health outcomes for Pacific peoples;
• to clarify and help determine the direction of Pacific-led research in Theme 2 (culturally centred health interventions) of Phase 2 of Healthier Lives.