Hauora Taiwhenua

Tributes are being paid to the much-loved rural, nursing and Māori health leader Rhoena Davis, who was farewelled today at her marae in the Hokianga  

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that Hauora Taiwhenua announces the passing of Rhoena Davis, a cherished member of our Board and a passionate advocate for rural health and Māori healthcare in Aotearoa

A three-month delay in getting a Te Whatu Ora rural hospital contract has seen the “heartsinking” loss of a Canadian doctor recruit to another country, says rural health leader Grant Davidso

After lobbying for two years, rural health leader Grant Davidson is “over the moon” to hear that paramedics will be funded by ACC to deliver PRIME and other services 

I can’t help but reflect on the analogy of the health system leadership compared to what I am seeing in place in Paris to get our team members to a podium finish, writes Grant Davidson

Jeremy Webber recounts the pleasure of seeing people at a health hub during Hamilton’s Fieldays, and is buoyed by the enthusiasm of volunteer health students

Rural practices want a short-lived scheme offering relocation funding incentives to overseas GPs to continue, so struggling practices can compete in the global market

Along with representatives from other General Practices across the country, and their PHO colleagues, Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network attended today’s primary health care funding negotiations with Health NZ and rejected the offer as being disrespectful

Rural practices want a short-lived scheme offering relocation funding incentives to overseas GPs to continue, so struggling practices can compete in the global market

Jeremy Webber recounts the pleasure of seeing people at a health hub during Hamilton’s Fieldays, and is buoyed by the enthusiasm of volunteer health students