We are committed to ensuring Maaori-led solutions remain at the heart of health transformation. Together, with our board, our partners, and our whaanau, we will continue to uphold tino rangatiratanga in health and shape a future where whaanau wellbeing is prioritised.

We are part of a national network of 14 Iwi Maaori Partnership Boards (IMPBs) across Aotearoa. Each IMPB is legislated to serve its rohe and ensure Maaori perspectives shape health decisions at a regional and national level.

As a legislated board under the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022, our role is to:

• represent mana whenua and Maaori communities in South Auckland
• ensure Maaori aspirations and needs are reflected in health strategies
• partner with Te Whatu Ora to influence planning and investment in hauora Maaori.

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We work alongside iwi, hapuu, whaanau, and Te Whatu Ora | Health New Zealand to create lasting change in hauora Maaori. Our mahi includes:

• listening to whaanau to understand their health priorities
• holding the system accountable for delivering real and measurable improvements for Maaori
• advocating for Maaori-led health approaches that reflect our unique needs and aspirations
• ensuring transparency by reporting back to iwi, hapuu, and whaanau
• prioritising kaupapa Maaori investment in health services and initiatives
• embedding Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in health decision-making.

We represent the following iwi and hapuu, who hold ancestral connection to the whenua and rohe:

Te Aakitai Waiohua, Ngaati Te Ata Waiohua, Ngaati Tamaoho, Te Kawerau aa Maki, Ngaai Tai ki Taamaki, Ngāti Pāoa, Ngaati Naho, Ngaati Tiipa, Ngaai Aamaru, and Ngaati Tahinga.