Health report: ‘Significant differences’ persist for Māori, Pasifika

Graph of trend in life expectancy at birth by ethnicity

20 Feb 2024

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Māori and Pasifika New Zealanders continue to have a lower life expectancy than pākehā and other ethnic groups — but the gap is gradually shrinking, a new report on the state of the nation’s health has found.

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HEALTH SERVICES AND SYSTEMS

Covering developments in the provision, funding and organisation of health care services.

EQUITY

Exploring the impacts of the health system on minorities within the population, notably including Māori, Pacifica, Asians and LGBTQI.

DRUGS, DEVICE AND DIAGNOSTICS

Covering prescription medicines and medical devices.

PUBLIC HEALTH

Focusing on efforts to promote health and prevent disease through social and economic interventions.

DIGITAL HEALTH

Exploring the potential digital transformation to provide a more connected and accessible health system.

TE TIRITI

Monitoring how the health reforms and the performance of the health sector uphold Te Tiriti obligations.