Time to ‘sow seeds’ for rural health and emulate wāhine toa

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Time to ‘sow seeds’ for rural health and emulate wāhine toa

Grant Davidson NZRGPN

Grant Davidson

Plants new shoots CR Francesco Gallarotti on Unsplash
Caption: Growing good health – initiatives to improve Māori health have been shown to improve health outcomes of non-Māori also [Image: Francesco Gallarotti on Unsplash]

Grant Davidson reflects on some unwelcome changes made in the health sector in 2024, while also taking inspiration from two beloved wāhine Māori whose mahi made a difference to people’s lives

Returning to work at the start of a new year always triggers contrasting emotions. There is the promise of new opportunities, challenges and the abili