Last month, Te Kāhui Hauora Pouwhakahaere, Kim Ngawhika, attended a hui with the National Public Health Service (NPHS) as they begin setting up a local Rōpū Whakahaere group for Te Tauihu.
The purpose of the hui was to review regional programme plans and start shaping local health priorities for our rohe.
It was encouraging to see a strong commitment to ensuring these priorities are not only informed by data and intelligence but also grounded in the aspirations of iwi and hapū across Te Tauihu.
Kim shared Te Kāhui Hauora’s Community Health Plan and highlight the importance of whānau voice in guiding local decision-making.
The hui also featured a presentation from NPHS Intelligence Principal Advisor, Sydney Kingstone, on local data to support this work, followed by a workshop session to discuss emerging priorities.