We are the Iwi-Māori Partnership Board (IMPB) for Te Tai Tokerau, from Tāmaki in the south to Te Rerenga Wairua in the north. Our Trust brings together iwi leadership from across the motu to reshape how hauora (health and wellbeing) is delivered for whānau Māori. 

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As a registered charitable trust, we work for the benefit of whānau, hapū, iwi and Māori communities, advancing equity, oritetanga, and tino rangatiratanga. Our mahi is guided by tikanga Māori and grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and He Whakaputanga. 

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We are committed to working in partnership with the health system to influence real, systemic change. Our aim is to improve the wellbeing of all whānau in Te Tai Tokerau and to ensure their voices shape the future of health in Aotearoa. 

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We stand firmly on the values of: 

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• Waka Hourua – genuine partnership and shared decision-making 

• Whanaungatanga – collective care and connection 

• Kaitiakitanga – strong, accountable leadership 

• Rangatiratanga – self-determination for Māori in health and beyond 

• Wairuatanga – the recognition of spiritual wellbeing 

• Oritetanga – fairness, justice and equity for Māori 

• Options – the right of Māori to design and access services that reflect who we are 

• Active Protection – upholding our rights, reo, tikanga and taonga 

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