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Wednesday, 21 April 2021, 6:06 pm
The Human Rights Commission welcomes the creation of an
independent Māori Health Authority as part of major reforms
to health and disablity announced by the
Government.
“It is particularly positive to honour
Te Tiriti and tino rangatiratanga as essential to advancing
Māori health equity and improving the health system,”
Chief Commissioner Paul Hunt said.
Minister of Health
Andrew Little today outlined plans to implement the Health
and Disability Review recommendations published in June
last year. Included in the announcement is the
establishment of the Māori Health Authority to develop
strategy and policy and to commission, in an authentic