Māori Strategy

He Ihu Waka, He Ihu Whenua, He Ihu Tangata is the College's Māori strategy.

In collaboration with Te Tokowhā and approved by the Board in December 2021, He Ihu Waka, He Ihu Whenua, He Ihu Tangata 2022–2024, the College’s next iteration of our rautaki Māori, was finalised.

This rautaki sets out to:

  • increase the number of Māori Fellows in College education roles
  • ensure the GP workforce is pro-equity, Te Tiriti compliant, culturally safe, and anti-racist
  • advocate for, and influence, equitable health outcomes for Māori.

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Corporate documents

Briefing to the Minister of Health 2023

An overview of the College and current issues facing general practice and primary care for the new Minister of Health, Hon. Dr Shane Reti.

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Corporate documents

Joint briefing to the Minister of Health, 2023

The College, along with 11 other primary health organisations, developed this joint briefing to incoming ministers to highlight the need for pay parity for our primary care nurses and healthcare workers.

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Corporate documents

Briefing to the Minister 2021

The purpose of this paper is to brief the Minister of Health on the role of the College and the current issues facing general practice and primary care (sometimes referred to as community-based medicine) in New Zealand.

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