19 Oct 2021

The Waitangi Tribunal urges speedier progress fixing health inequality

From Midday Report, 12:17 pm on 19 October 2021

The Waitangi Tribunal says slow progress calculating compensation to Māori health providers risks further prejudice.

It's also calling on the government to ensure the newly appointed Māori Health Authority - which it is cautiously welcoming - is given enough power to uphold tino rangatiratanga. 

It's the final chapter of the first stage of the Waitangi Tribunal Health Services and Outcomes Inquiry, known as Wai 2575 - which encompasses a number of claims. 

Lady Tureiti Moxon who is a member in steering the new Maori Health Authority and chair of the National Urban Māori Authority talks to Māni Dunlop.