Dr Tess Moeke-Maxwell: Death, end of life care and the importance of family in the indigenous community in New Zealand

In today's episode, Tsultrim speaks with Dr Tess Moeke-Maxwell a Research Fellow at the University of Auckland in New Zealand and a founding member of the Te Arai Palliative Care and End of Life Research Group. Through her personal and professional experience as a Maori woman, Tess explains her perspective on end of life care, the importance of spirit, culture and family in the death process and how these can provide the love, respect and support that is needed as the end of life experience draws near in Maori families. www.teipuaronui.co.nz This episode of What About Death is hosted by Tsultrim. Our editors are Adair Sheppard, Werner Mathiuet, Shannon Callander, Ryan Drover, and Kiara Fauzi. Special thanks to Verena Coombs, Joshua Byrd, and the whole Karuna team. Brought to you by karuna.org.au https://karuna.org.au/donate-karuna/ Our music is Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino If listening to these podcasts raises any concerns or issues for you please contact Lifeline on 131114 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.