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National IMPB Conference July 2024

Te Taura Ora o Waiariki (Te Arawa Iwi Maori Partnership Board) hosted the 2024 National Iwi Māori Partnership Board (IMPB) Conference at Te Puia, Rotorua on 4 – 5 July. The event brought together key stakeholders to discuss pressing issues and strengthen partnerships within health and the community.

The conference featured a notable lineup of speakers, including Minister of Health, Dr. Shane Reti, who delivered an insightful address underscoring the Government’s commitment to supporting Iwi Māori Partnership Boards and fostering collaborative efforts for the betterment of Māori.

Also, in attendance was the Mayor of Rotorua, Tania Tapsell, whose remarks highlighted the importance of local governance in working hand-in-hand with Iwi Māori and central Government to achieve common goals. She emphasised the need for ongoing dialogue and partnership to address the challenges faced by Māori.

The event included a rich array of discussions led by various guest speakers, each contributing unique perspectives on topics ranging from health and wellbeing to data and cultural preservation. These contributions sparked lively debates and provided valuable insights into the future direction of Māori health and wellbeing.

Overall, the conference served as a vital platform for stakeholders to share knowledge, build relationships, and plan collaborative strategies to address the needs and aspirations of Māori. This gathering not only reinforced the importance of unity and collaboration but also set the stage for future initiatives that will continue to empower and uplift Māori for generations to come.

See the photo gallery below for a snapshot of the conference.

CONFERENCE GALLERY

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Minister Reti in Christchurch

Minister of Health Dr Shane Reti addressed Iwi-Māori Partnership Boards in March of this year and affirmed he will strengthen the role of IMPBs nationally. His speech spoke of a new dream for Māori Health that included timely access to quality healthcare and acknowledged that wider social determinants play a critical role in the overall health and wellbeing of whānau.

“I want to paint a vision for Māori and all New Zealanders. My vision is that all New Zealanders will have timely access to quality healthcare. That is the mission statement”

Te Taura Ora o Waiariki travelled to Otautahi for this hui and had the priviledge of speaking with the Minister one on one where we discussed the social issues our rohe faces and how we can support our people by breaking down cross sectoral silos. The Minister acknowledged that 80% of a persons overall wellbeing is determined by socail impacts and only 20% can be attributed to clinical health.

Do not be daunted. I know that each IMPB will have its own aspirations and plan, and we would like to work with you to facilitate a process where you are resourced to test and develop ways of working, which would then provide good evidence to inform longer-term resourcing. I know there are models that have worked before that we can better support, like the COVID-19 Care in the Community model.

Click here to read the Minister’s speech in full

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