Lay summary
During the COVID-19 pandemic Māori and Pasifika have had higher infection and hospitalisation rates, and lower vaccination rates, than the general population. A range of innovative models of vaccination delivery has been implemented, including non-registered healthcare workers to deliver vaccines under supervision, as well as innovative community-based outreach strategies (e.g. marae and pop-up clinics, drive-through events and mobile vaccination) and an increasing role of pharmacies. This project plans to develop relationships between experienced health researchers and a number of Māori/Pasifika health providers around the motu and co-design a research project to explore and learn from these innovations. The outcome will be a qualitative translational research plan and methodology that will be truly beneficial and useful to the organisations and communities involved. The overall aim of the research will be to explore the views of vaccine recipients, service providers and kaumatua within these communities, and develop policy recommendations to reduce inequities.