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‘Incredible opportunity’ to improve region’s Māori health

Elijah Pue the inaugural manu taiko/chief executive of Te Mātuku Iwi-Māori Partnership Board

20 Sep 2024

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The Iwi-Māori Partnership Board representing iwi from Taumarunui to Whanganui has appointed its first manu taiko/chief executive as it powers up for new responsibilities in the health sector.

Te Mātuku Iwi-Māori Partnership Board (IMPB) will formally welcome Elijah Pue when he starts in the new role at the end of October.

Pue said Te Mātuku had an “incredible opportunity” before it to frame unique ways of changing and influencing the health system to improve outcomes for Māori and all those who live in the rohe.

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