Hokonui Rūnanga and Awarua Rūnaka joined the project as financial investors in June, and Waihōpai Rūnaka and Oraka Aparima Rūnaka have joined as collaborative partners to make sure the new practice meets the community's needs.
WellSouth chief executive Andrew Swanson-Dobbs said Gaitt's experience and connections in Southland would be an asset while the group designed the new service model.
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WellSouth chief executive Andrew Swanson-Dobbs says together with iwi, the primary health network wants to develop a purpose-built facility where Invercargill residents will be able to access a range of health service – from GP appointments to X-rays.