08 August 2025
Recent comments by the Minister of Health suggesting that the Āti Awa Toa Hauora Partnership Board supports the new Pae Ora Amendment Bill are incorrect.
“Like our tūpuna, we are pragmatic leaders. We will engage with the structures and processes in front of us to achieve the best outcomes for our people — but this should not be mistaken for blanket support of decisions we had no part in,” said Manahautū, Hikitia Ropata.
“Our press release of 18 August 2025 welcomed the opportunity to work with the Hauora Māori Advisory Committee (HMAC) to strengthen Māori health leadership and improve health outcomes for our communities. It did not express support for the Bill,
nor did it endorse any legislative changes.”
Ms Ropata confirmed the IMPB will be making a formal submission before the 15 August deadline and encourage iwi, whānau, and hapori to add their voices by making submissions of their own.
“We remain committed to working with HMAC and all partners in ways that uphold the rights and wellbeing of our people, while reserving the right to form our own view on any legislation once we have fully considered its detail and implications.”