Ngā Kaihāpai rōpū -
by Māori for Māori health and wellbeing

Care, respect and dignity for people and whānau.

Building trusting, meaningful relationships.

Supporting self-determination and choice.

Working together toward shared wellbeing goals.

Recognising the spiritual dimensions of wellbeing.

This point grounds our work in a strong understanding of Māori in Aotearoa - recognising both the historical context and the lived practice of tikanga Māori today. People sit at the heart of our strategy: without whānau accessing our services there is no service to deliver, and without skilled, culturally capable kaimahi, those services cannot be delivered well.

We acknowledge the health inequities created by systemic racism and are committed to addressing them through continuous learning and tailored service delivery. Māori are able to access our services feeling safe, heard, and supported to stand proudly as Māori. We ask why, how, and what we can do to help - creating spaces where people can be themselves. This commitment extends to all minority communities across Aotearoa, ensuring care is culturally safe, respectful, and responsive for everyone.

To meaningfully address the challenges before us, we must work in partnership. We are committed to building authentic, high-trust relationships with iwi, Māori and Māori health providers - sharing the load as we move forward together. Central to our strategy is a dedicated focus on enabling people and organisations in their mahi, with wellbeing placed firmly at the centre.