Tend Health welcomes Ngāi Tahu Holdings as an Investor

Tend Health is thrilled to welcome Ngāi Tahu Holdings as a shareholder, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to deliver state-of-the-art healthcare services across Aotearoa.

As New Zealand’s leading digi-physical healthcare provider, Tend is transforming how healthcare is accessed and experienced. Through its app, Tend has already facilitated 2.7 million interactions, serving 100,000 patients. The company supports over 135,000 enrolled patients and operates a network of 25 clinics from Auckland to Invercargill, with 11 of these fully integrated on the Tend platform by the end of September.

Cecilia Robinson, Founder and Co-CEO of Tend Health, is enthusiastic about the new partnership with Ngāi Tahu Holdings. "Welcoming Ngāi Tahu Holdings to Tend's register represents a substantial step forward for us. It underscores our dedication to engaging meaningfully with iwi and ensuring that our services align with the needs and values of the communities we serve."

Ngāi Tahu Holdings is an intergenerational New Zealand-focused investor and has a diverse investment portfolio. It supports iwi-focused outcomes, such as social and cultural programmes, as well as economic empowerment for Ngāi Tahu whānau now and in the future.

Ngāi Tahu Holdings Chief Executive Todd Moyle says Tend Health’s goal of improving healthcare outcomes for all New Zealanders strongly aligns with Ngāi Tahu values.

“We are proud to invest in Tend Health, which is embracing cutting-edge solutions to create a more equitable and accessible health service for whānau.

“This investment is part of our New Economy strategy to support innovative and sustainable businesses throughout the motu,” he says.

Tend’s Co-Founder and Director of Population Health and Equity, Dr Mataroria Lyndon, emphasises the significance of working with Ngāi Tahu Holdings. "Tend is deeply committed to advancing health access and equity, as evidenced by one of our recent integrations where we significantly increased Māori enrolments at a medical centre from 8% to 18%, and Pacifica enrolments from 2% to 14%. This demonstrates our ongoing dedication to improving healthcare outcomes for all communities.”

Tend is currently expanding across the South Island, integrating additional clinics into its digi-physical platform as part of its broader growth strategy. Alongside this expansion, Tend is focused on significantly reducing wait times in primary care, developing innovative care delivery models, and streamlining administrative tasks. By implementing its AI-powered tool, Scribe, Tend also aims to boost workforce productivity and reduce administrative burden while
continuing to improve healthcare outcomes.

As the network grows, Tend remains committed to leveraging technology and innovation to create a more sustainable and customer centric healthcare system across Aotearoa.