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June 4, 2024 | News
Fight for equity earns king’s medal
One of the many wāhine Māori recipients in of a King's Birthday honour feels it's an acknowledgement for the mahi she and her whānau have done for Māori health off the clock.
March 10, 2026
June 4, 2024 | Paakiwaha
Dr Matire Harwood | Head of Department General Practice and Primary Healthcare at Auckland University
She was recognised for her contributions during the Covid-19 pandemic, where she advised the government and provided clinical care in South Auckland. She was appointed a Companion of the King's Service Order.
March 19, 2024 | News
Inequities heighten pandemic risk
New research comparing Covid and the 1918 influenza pandemic has highlighted continuing Māori health inequity.
March 1, 2024 | News
Māori health wind back bad for society
A Māori academic and GP says she's devastated Te Aka Whai Ora was never given a proper chance to make a difference to Māori health inequities.
November 13, 2023 | News
Marae practice grounds med school leader
The first Māori deputy dean for Auckland University's Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences says she will maintain her general practice clinic at Papakura Marae clinic to help keep her grounded.
November 10, 2023 | Paakiwaha
Dr Matire Harwood | Head of Department General Practice and Primary Healthcare at Auckland University
Health and Medical Updates from the Head of Primary Healthcare at Auckland University
August 18, 2023 | News
GST cut the prescription says Māori doc
A general practitioner and health academic says Labour's cost of living plan can help whānau in need, despite its complexity.
August 17, 2023 | Paakiwaha
Dr Matire Harwood | Associate Professor / NZ General Practitioner
Political and Health Updates from an NZ General Practitioner
August 4, 2022 | News
GPs worried about succession plan
An award-winning Māori doctor says urgent action is needed to tackle a looming GP shortage.
August 2, 2022 | News
Harwood passion earns kudos from peers
The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners has awarded Māori health leader Matire Harwood its Community Service Medal.
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