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National Hauora Coalition is a Māori-led charity and primary health organisation. In collaboration with our partners, we deliver a wide range of innovative health and social programmes that improve outcomes for whānau and benefit Aotearoa. Our history covers over two decades, driven by the hopes, dreams and aspirations for whānau Māori to achieve self-determined success.
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PHO’s ambition stretches past horizon of new Hamilton office
Welcoming 17 Waikato practices to their adopted PHO's new central Hamilton offices is not just a celebration but a harbinger of wider plans for the National Hauora Coalition. On Thursday, chief executive Simon Royal and several key PHO leaders invited GPs and practice...
Generation 2040
The Generation 2040 Project National Hauora Coalition (NHC) is pleased to announce the launch of Generation 2040; a whānau centered strategy that will see improvements across health providers, ensuring tamariki Māori are given the best start in life. Most Māori whānau...
British Medical Journal Open publishes paper about Mana Tū study
The British Medical Journal Open recently published a paper describing the study protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial of the Mana Tū programme. Mana Tū is a unique Māori-lead programme developed and led by the NHC that supports people with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes to successfully self-manage with their condition.
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Vulnerable populations need to be first to get their first vaccination
PRESS RELEASE 20/08/2021 Vulnerable populations need to be first to get their first vaccination National Hauora Coalition (NHC) supports Te Rōpū Whakakaupapa Urutā’s call for the New Zealand Government to immediately prioritise Māori and Pasifika in the COVID-19...
Time to right the wrongs of decades of underfunding
PRESS RELEASE 10/08/2021 Time to right the wrongs of decades of underfunding In a landmark report released yesterday to the Waitangi Tribunal, we have confirmation of significant and continual underfunding of Māori health in Aotearoa. The report, commissioned by three...
National Hauora Coalition welcomes the Government’s partnership budget
PRESS RELEASE - 20/05/21National Hauora Coalition welcomes the Government's partnership budget The Budget announced today by the Government shows a significant commitment to whānau wellbeing and a strong willingness to partner with Māori to effect real change in Māori...