Progress continues to build towards shaping a dedicated Kahungunu Health Authority (KHA), driven by a shared commitment to regional unity, innovation, and long-term wellbeing.
Continue readingKahungunu Health Authority: August Update
Building a Healthy Rohe: Our Political Manifesto
Distributed to key regional and national stakeholders, the manifesto sets out a focused, practical path toward equitable health outcomes across Te Matau a Māui.
Continue readingQ&A: Jeremy Harker
As Chief Executive of Quality Roading and Services (QRS) and a Wairoa District Councillor, Jeremy Harker brings a unique perspective on local civic leadership and workforce development.
Continue readingHawke’s Bay Dental Crisis Highlights Systemic Failure
The release of the New Zealand Dental Association’s (NZDA) 2026 Oral Health Scorecard has highlighted a stark reality for our region. Hawke’s Bay currently ranks worst nationally for child dental care.
Continue readingWhānau Voice: Access to Quality & Timely Primary Care
A regional analysis of primary care access, community experiences and geographic variations across Te-Matau-a-Māui Hawke’s Bay.
Continue readingNews in Brief
The latest developments shaping whānau hauora across our rohe including health workforce initiatives, regional priorities, policy advocacy and action to improve equitable access to care.
Continue readingHawke’s Bay Ranks Worst Nationally for Child Dental Care Arrears: Tihei Takitimu Demands Action
Kerri Nuku and Lewis Ratapu, Co-Chairs of Tihei Takitimu, the Iwi-Māori Partnership Board (IMPB) for Hawke’s Bay, are issuing an urgent call to action following the release of the New Zealand Dental Association’s (NZDA) 2026 Oral Health Scorecard this month.
Continue readingQ&A: Brad Warren
Brad Warren (Ngāpuhi) owns Boxed Out Barbershop in Napier. In Brad’s Q&A, he talks about how his own struggles with mental health inspired him to create a safe and inclusive space, where getting a cool haircut comes hand in hand with having genuine conversations.
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