Tēnā tātou katoa,

Following our online wānanga with our Māori membership, we were able to discuss the background and context to the development of cultural competence and cultural safety guidelines in Aotearoa. Members had the opportunity to wānanga the Medical Council of New Zealand’s draft updated statements — Cultural Competence and Cultural Safety and Hauora Māori — and Te ORA has now submitted formal feedback on both.

We wish to acknowledge and thank those members who hold expertise in this space, and who have contributed over many years to the evidence and policies that underscore the importance of cultural safety, cultural competence, and hauora Māori for all whānau and health systems in Aotearoa.

Te ORA’s submissions can be viewed by following the links below

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