The kōrero kanohi ki te kanohi from within our communities is helping to enrich our understanding of why many health inequities persist as well as pointing to what can be done – their insights into the things that would make a difference. In doing so, we acknowledge the legacy of work associated with Māori-led health data reporting to date – from the seminal Hauora series to Tatau Kahukura and the 2015 District Health Board Māori Health Profiles, this report continues the commitment to excellence that Māori communities and whānau both need and deserve.