A case study of Cook Islands Men in Tokoroa, New Zealand

John Natua

ISBN 10: 3846516260 / ISBN 13: 9783846516263

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2011

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - This study investigates the health of Cook Islands men living in Tokoroa (New Zealand). Cook Islands men first arrived to the township after the 1950s, following the opening of the local Kinleith Sawmill. Jobs were readily available as a workforce was required to service the timber industry. The late 1960s to the early 1980s saw waves of Cook Islands families migrate into Tokoroa. However, by the late 1980s, the trend had reversed with many Cook Islands families out-migrating in search of employment. Kinleith had undergone a series of restructuring, consequently ending low-skilled labouring positions predominantly occupied by Cook Islands men. Redundancies were issued, and of the 1200 men made redundant, 800 were Cook Islands men. This event would impact on Cook Islands families, mentally, physically and socially - the only real options was to leave Tokoroa or face the prospect of long term unemployment (which did transpire throughout the 1990s). The study recommends Cook Islands men work together, and take more responsibility for their health and be role models and leaders within their families, homes and communities.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A case study of Cook Islands Men in Tokoroa, New Zealand
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3846516260
• ISBN 13: 9783846516263
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 220W x 150H x 7D millimeters 220 millimeters width by 150 millimeters height by 7 millimeters depth
• Weight: 173 grams

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Synopsis

This study investigates the health of Cook Islands men living in Tokoroa (New Zealand). Cook Islands men first arrived to the township after the 1950s, following the opening of the local Kinleith Sawmill. Jobs were readily available as a workforce was required to service the timber industry. The late 1960s to the early 1980s saw waves of Cook Islands families migrate into Tokoroa. However, by the late 1980s, the trend had reversed with many Cook Islands families out-migrating in search of employment. Kinleith had undergone a series of restructuring, consequently ending low-skilled labouring positions predominantly occupied by Cook Islands men. Redundancies were issued, and of the 1200 men made redundant, 800 were Cook Islands men. This event would impact on Cook Islands families, mentally, physically and socially - the only real options was to leave Tokoroa or face the prospect of long term unemployment (which did transpire throughout the 1990s). The study recommends Cook Islands men work together, and take more responsibility for their health and be role models and leaders within their families, homes and communities.

About the Author

John was born in Tokoroa, New Zealand, He has been in the Public Sector for over 10 years, employed in various positions such as Youth Work, Health Promotion, Policy Analysis, Pacific Health, Public Health and Contract Manager. John has presented at regional and national conferences on Pacific physical activity programmes and Pacific health issues.