Maori will have joint sign-off on measures to shape healthcare in New Zealand
Maori will have joint sign-off on measures to shape healthcare in New Zealand 21 April 2021
An overhaul of the system includes an independent Maori Health Authority.
Health Minister Andrew Little says it will work with the new Crown agency Health NZ - which will replace the country s 20 DHBs, and run the health system.
He says things such as a long term health plan, and determining health services at a local level - all need to be agreed with Maori.
Maori Party co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says these changes are huge for New Zealand
Maori Party co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says these changes are huge for New Zealand 21 April 2021
She says there needs to be confidence in the Maori Health Authority.
Ngarewa-Packer says it s not often you get to be in a place where a Government will say it s tried everything . and it s time to listen to the people.
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Major shake up for New Zealand health system
The New Zealand government has announced a radical shake-up of its health system.
A new body will be formed to run services for the whole country replacing the 20 regional boards which service individual districts around the country.
There will also be a new Maori Health Authority.
The Minister for Pacific Peoples Aupito William Sio said Pacific communities concerns will be woven into the new system.
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Wednesday, 21 April 2021, 5:45 pm
The Director for The Whanau Ora Community Clinic is
pleased by this morning’s announcement of major reforms to
the healthcare system, including the establishment of a
long-awaited Māori Health Authority and believes that
Whanau Ora should be considered as a way
forward.
Director George Ngatai says that the
announcement is great news for whānau Maori who for too
long have experienced differential treatment, follow up,
referrals and outcomes under mainstream health arrangements.
It’s great to see that the new authority will be
Māori-led and offer joint decision-making rights on
national strategies, policies and plans that affect