Abstract
This abstract explores the critical partnership between Health Hawke’s Bay, Primary Health Organisation, Hawke’s Bay largest Indigenous Māori Health and Social Services Provider-Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga, Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Incorporation (Largest Indigenous Tribe in Hawkes Bay, 3rd largest in New Zealand) and the Iwi Māori Partnership Board-Tihei Takitimu (Government mandated monitoring board for indigenous health) addressing the unique health needs of its priority population more specifically Māori and Pasifika community.
This alliance emphasises the significance of a culturally informed healthcare approach that is responsive to the shifting environmental, social, and health landscapes. By integrating indigenous Māori values and perspectives, this partnership fosters a culturally attuned climate essential to advancing community health outcomes.
Guided by Health Hawkes Bay strategic direction, 'Ka Hikitia' -developed with the principles centered on Whānau voice, encompassing both Māori and non-Māori community input. This partnership aligns with the commitments of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. With input from Maori and non-Maori providers as well as the then former HB District Health Board, (HBDHB) and Health Hawkes Bay PHO the strategy advances are culturally informed healthcare approach responsive to evolving environmental, social and health challenges.
Moving forward, it is essential to prioritise and strengthen these collaborative relationships to ensure equitable and effective healthcare for Hawke’s Bay’s priority population in Hawke’s Bay, reinforcing the commitment to culturally responsive health services that honor Indigenous identities and adapt to changing conditions.
Health Hawkes Bay will show collective data and aggregated measure and outcomes to show that Indigenous methodology and cultural targeted responsive resourcing, allocation dedication and a committed collaborative approach will ensure positive change.