Karl Pulotu-Endemann | |
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Born |
Apia, Western Samoa |
Nationality | New Zealander |
Medical career | |
Profession | Nurse |
Field | Mental health |
Institutions | Universal College of Learning |
Fuimaono Karl Pulotu-Endemann MNZM JP is a Samoan-born, New Zealand-based academic, nurse and fa'afafine and is called by Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand "one of New Zealand's best-known and most honoured fa'afafine". [1]
Pulotu-Endemann moved to New Zealand as a child in 1959.
After training initially as a psychiatric nurse, Pulotu-Endemann became a health consultant on the Pacific Health issue, and created the Fonofale Model of Pacific Health [2] [3] has been accepted by the Mental Health Commission of New Zealand. [1]
As an educator, Pulotu-Endemann rose to be associate-head of Manawatu Polytechnic's Nursing and Health Studies (now UCOL). [4]
In 1990, Pulotu-Endemann became one of only two Pacifica Justice of the Peace in New Zealand. [2] [5][ failed verification] [6][ failed verification]
In the 2001 New Year Honours, Pulotu-Endemann was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to public health. [7] He is also a sitting member of the CreativeNZ Pacific Arts Committee [8] In 2022, he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Health degree by Massey University. [9]