Hapu Ora (pregnancy wellness): Maori research responses from conception, through pregnancy and 'the first 1000 days' - a call to action for us all

Aims To describe a body of Maori translational research responses that challenge colonialised systems. Methods To delineate and link ongoing Kaupapa Maori and Maori-led translational research. Results He Tapu Te Whare Tangata explores human papilloma virus (HPV) screening. Te Ha o Whanau presents a culturally responsive framework of maternity care. E Hine describes young Maori mothers' experiences of Hapu Ora. Severe Acute Maternal Morbidity (SAMM) and SAMM Kids identify opportunities to improve avoidable morbidity. He Tamariki Kokoti Tau - Babies born prematurely, is a qualitative study of Maori experiences of preterm birth. He Tamariki Kokoti Tau - Tackling Preterm, is a quantitative analysis. He Korowai Manaaki is a wraparound maternity pathway. Whanau Manaaki - Methamphetamine aims to reduce the impact of methamphetamine. Calls for action reflect shared desires for system transformation. Conclusion We lay the wero (challenge) down to all to transform our current systems. Action is needed!