Waatea Marae chairman Willie Jackson says "tikanga before taking" will be a key focus of the Whānau Ora inquiry into Oranga Tamariki, The inquiry is the only one of four that will be led by Māori investigating the uplifting process of Māori babies.
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Medicinal cannabis scheme open to public feedback
Hikurangi Cannabis Director Manu Caddie says patients might be disappointed that the government’s medicinal cannabis regulatory scheme falls short.
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"Stay here in the East Coast"- Jones at Tairāwhiti PGF announcement
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has announced that the Provincial Growth Fund is investing in projects to support Tairāwhiti medical research, wood processing and social enterprise to further enhance the region's economic potential.
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Living a successful life with diabetes
Despite having diabetes, 26-year-old Sam Ellis-Nicholson hasn’t let it hold him back from living a successful life. A new trial has started in South Auckland to help patients stay on top of their medication- and hopefully follow in Ellis-Nicholson's footsteps.
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NewsMāori nurse acknowledged with award
Stella Williams is this year’s winner of the Waitematā DHB’s Te Kauae Raro Māori Nursing and Midwifery Award, in recognition of her achievements and hard work in the health sector.
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Free GP service for vulnerable whānau in West Auckland
West Auckland’s busiest Salvation Army centre is providing a free medical clinic once a week for the month of July to help whānau members who are struggling to make ends meet during the winter season.
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Caregivers of disabled family members to be paid
Parents and partners of people with high support needs will soon be paid more to care for their family members as part of changes to funded family care. Pay rates will increase from minimum wage to a rate of between $20.50 and $25.50 per hour.
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Rāhui remains on parts of Lake Taupō
The rāhui announced by Tūwharetoa will remain in place until it is deemed appropriate to lift it. It comes after a wastewater pipe collapsed causing around 800,000 litres of wastewater to spill into the lake earlier this week.
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Koro struggles to make ends meet
With $40 left in his pocket to last him until next pension day, one Tūākau kaumātua is facing financial hardship due to an increase to his rent by $26 per week.
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Mātauranga Māori to help minimise sexual violence trauma
Māori sexual violence service providers are relieved to hear that kaupapa Māori models of justice will be explored in more depth to minimise the psychological impacts of sexual violence.
