Pacifc people are systematically undercounted, but the impact on health statistics is not well studied.

Findings provide a platform on which to build further research regarding models of rural health care to ensure services are designed for rural NZ contexts and capable of meeting the needs of diverse rural communities.

The health system in Aotearoa New Zealand is predicated on equity in access to health services as a fundamental objective yet barriers to equitable access for migrant and refugees continue to exist.

Funding and sustainability of primary healthcare are urgent priorities to address if the recent health reforms are to achieve equitable health outcomes for all New Zealanders.

There’s been a deluge of coverage about inequities in the health system and whether a new tool to help fix them is fair.

There should be systematic and equal support across all NZ regions to help refugees (regardless of visa type) navigate the NZ health system.

Not surprisingly, she [Dr Sue Crengle] sees colonisation and the racism that’s come from that as significant factors in the sub-standard treatment that Māori have often received.

The aim of this study was to address this gap by providing a unique socio-ecological framework with specific entry points for targeted health promotion action aimed at improving the health and well-being of African migrants living in Aotearoa New Zealand.

This research aimed to: (1) document and analyse resources available on the websites of general practices that aid in optimal health care navigation for NZ Asians; and (2) explore the barriers perceived by Asian migrants to navigating the NZ Health System, particularly primary care.