Mahitahi Hauora Annual Report 20222023 FINAL v17 - Flipbook - Page 6
Mahitahi Hauora Annual Report - 2022/2023
He aumihi nā te
Heamana
Message from our Chair
The Board and staff team have
been proactive in leadership and
decision-making. We have worked
courageously to enable whānau
and communities to get better
access to services that suit their
needs.
Our approach this
year has remained
aspirational and we
have worked hard
to implement a very
different way of working
with primary healthcare
providers.
We’ve done this while continuing
to deliver care to the population
of Northland, despite the huge
uncertainties brought by the
much-needed health reforms.
These have had a major impact
on us as an organisation, which
we have only been able to
navigate successfully through the
commitment of our incredible
staff and front line partners.
As an organisation, we have
adapted dynamically to be “昀椀t
for purpose” and to more closely
align with health reforms as they
unfold. As a result, we have found
ourselves ahead of the game in
preparing to support a better
primary healthcare system in
Northland.
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It has been rewarding to see the
commitments we have made
coming to fruition. I would like to
acknowledge the hard mahi that
has been done this year as we
traverse the challenges of major
health reforms.
Of course, Mahitahi Hauora has
not been alone in supporting
primary healthcare across
Northland. I would like to thank
our General Practice teams, Māori
Health Providers, NGOs, After
Hours care providers, Doctors,
Nurses and the Allied workforce
who continue to turn up every day
to care for our whānau.
I would like to acknowledge the
establishment of the Taikorihi
Locality in the Far North region.
This is shaping up to be a strong
advocate for our communities
in the region which Mahitahi
has supported with passion and
determination. It is gratifying that
the Taikorihi Locality has also
become an inspiration to other
Localities in Northland, paving the
way for a new era of healthcare in
the region.
I would like to thank my fellow
Board members for their
dedication throughout the year.
Our AGM in November saw
both Moe Milne - Independent
Community Representative
Trustee, and Suzanne Phillips
- GP Representative Trustee,
stand down from their three-year
tenure. Both were nominated to
stand a further term and they
were re-elected in February 2023.
I thank them for their continued
and valuable contribution to our
Board.
I would also like to acknowledge
the resignation of Paula Savage
(Kearns) (CA) - Audit Risk and
Finance (ARF) Committee
Chair and Board Trustee, in
April 2023. Paula made an
immense contribution to our ARF
Committee and Board.
Lastly, I want to acknowledge and
thank the Mahitahi Hauora team.
Their unwavering determination
and dedication have a huge
impact on improving the health
and well-being of Northland’s
whānau and communities.
Ngā mihi,
Geoff Milner
Chair