Mahitahi Hauora Annual Report 20222023 FINAL v17 - Flipbook - Page 7
2022/2023 - Mahitahi Hauora Annual Report
He aumihi nā te
Tumu Whakarae
Message from our CEO
a period of consolidation. We have
focused on providing innovative
solutions to the more complex
issues and challenges that we
face. Through this approach, we
have seen the evolution of some
important and impactful work,
for example in virtual consulting,
in-reach support, inbox and recall
management, and supporting
unenrolled patients.
It’s been a challenging
but rewarding year.
So much has been
achieved but there is still
so much to do.
I feel absolutely privileged to be
not only a part of the Mahitahi
team but also the broader primary
care community here in Te Tai
Tokerau. I spend so much of my
time with so many good people,
who all work tremendously hard
to make a difference.
Northland is at the forefront of
change. It is leading the way with
local solutions and collaborative
approaches, but its needs are
so heavy that it is only through
everyone sharing the load that
we will prevail. It’s critically
important for our whānau that
we work collectively to make the
most of every opportunity and to
support each other when times
are challenging.
Much of the groundwork for the
health reforms was completed
last year and so this year has been
In response to the health reforms,
we have seen a shift towards local
voices being included directly in
planning healthcare provision.
Mahitahi are at the forefront
of this work, supporting the
Taikorihi Locality to create real
change while also developing
an approach that can be used to
support other Localities in the
region, and beyond.
I am particularly proud of the
progress made through our Equity
for Whānau Agreement. This
has improved our understanding
of equity and how to bridge the
gaps. Our membership practices
will bene昀椀t greatly from this
shared learning, enabling them to
better serve the most vulnerable
people in our communities.
All these initiatives have evolved
out of necessity. They are
dynamic, creative and practical
responses which reduce pressure
on a profoundly strained health
system.
support you as you continue to
care for our communities, despite
chronic workforce shortages and
extremely challenging conditions.
I want to thank the Community
Voice Advisory Committee
without whose life experiences
and insights our work would not
have as much impact, and in
many cases would miss the mark
entirely.
I want to thank the Mahitahi
team. Your sheer determination to
bring better health and well-being
outcomes to all Northlanders is
exceptional. I am in awe of the
professionalism and commitment
I see every day. Thank you for
your blood, sweat and tears in
ful昀椀lling the ambition of Pae Ora,
the Healthy Futures Strategy.
Finally, I want to thank the
Mahitahi Hauora Board. Your
leadership continues to inspire
me. The past year has been one
of strategy, evolution, and rapid
change. The Mahitahi Board leads
by example. They have been
courageous, disciplined and,
above all else, focused on what
matters to whānau.
Ngā mihi,
Jensen Webber
Chief Executive Of昀椀cer
I want to thank our membership
practices who work tirelessly
and often selflessly. My ambition
is that the Mahitahi team can
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