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Melanie Wi Repa, chair of the RNZCGP’s Māori representative group Te Akoranga a Māui, decided in her teens to become a doctor. Photo: Peter Meecham
With an East Coast farm and marae her childhood foundations, Melanie Wi Repa has learned how to fit in wherever she travels. Still roving – as a locum GP – she tells Virginia McMillan about her life and priorities as the leading voice for Māori at the RNZCGP. Pictures by Peter Meecham
At age 14, Melanie Wi Repa was considering joining the army or police force, becoming an air hostess or training to be a nurse.
“Why would you wan, Melanie Wi Repa_forest-portrait_Peter Meecham, Melanie’s role makes her a visible advocate for Māori health equity and cultural competence
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