Iwi showcase Māori health plans to government officials in Whakatāne

Newly appointed Deputy CE and Regional Director, Catherine Cronin receives kete of Community Health Plans from Hone Te Rire (Te Moana a Toi IMPB)

4 Oct 2024

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Government officials were greeted in Whakatāne by members of the Iwi Māori Partnership Boards (IMPBs), including five from the Te Manawa Taki region, to present their Community Health Plans.

Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand were gifted the plans and Hauora Māori Priority Reports, which highlighted whānau voices, in a kete.

IMPB mahi is to assess, monitor, plan and represent local Māori perspectives on the design and delivery of services and public health interventions within localities.

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