National’s new Whānau Ora spokesperson says she is keen to hear from providers what they need to do their work better.

Louise Upston says National is committed to the policy, which was started when it led government, and it fits with the social investment portfolio she also holds.

She sees huge scope for Whānau Ora providers make even more of difference with the families they are working with.

"For me it’s about how can we intervene earlier, how can we provide support earlier to make sure whānau are able to stand on their own two feet, be in the driving seat of their lives and get on and do what they want to do so I think there are huge opportunities and I am keen to sit down with providers, listen to them, listen to the whānau they are working with, and understand what changes they think will make the biggest difference," Ms Upston says.

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