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Explainer Pae Ora - What’s Changing and Why It Matters

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Pae Ora – What’s Changing and Why It Matters

The Pae Ora Act was created in 2022 to put equity, Māori leadership, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi at the heart of our health system. Now, just three years later, the Government is proposing major changes that could roll back those gains. Here’s what’s changing, why it matters, and how you can have your say.

Tuesday 12 August, 2025

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Submissions: Why Your Voice Matters

Submissions are one of the clearest ways to speak up about laws that impact you, your whānau and your hauora. This explainer breaks down what a submission is, how the process works, and why it’s more important than ever to make your voice heard.

Monday 30 June, 2025

Māori Public Health

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Open Letter to the Justice Committee re: 10,020 TPB Submissions

On January 8, 2025, Hāpai Te Hauora hand-delivered over 10,000 submissions opposing the Treaty Principles Bill. These submissions were counted as one. This open letter calls for transparency, accountability, and justice.

Saturday 7 June, 2025
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Māori Public Health

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What is the Gene Technology Bill and Why Does it Matter to Māori?

The Government has introduced the Gene Technology Bill, promising innovation and economic growth. But what’s the real cost? Here’s what you need to know.

Wednesday 22 January, 2025
Hapai Te Hauora

Media Release

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Community Voices Needed to Challenge Legislative Threats to Māori Wellbeing

Hāpai Te Hauora is urging Māori communities to extend their engagement beyond the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill to two other critical bills: the Regulatory Standards Bill and the Oranga Tamariki: Responding to Serious Youth Offending Bill.

Friday 20 December, 2024