45437 (2025). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister of Health

45437 (2025). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister of Health: Does the Government have a long-term strategy to support tikanga-based models in Māori and Iwi health services, if not, why not?

Hon Simeon Brown: Our Government is focused on putting patients first and ensuring all New Zealanders, including Māori, have access to timely, quality healthcare. As the Member will be aware, the Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Amendment Bill provides for a specific health strategy.