Te Whaioranga

PHARMAC purpose

To deliver the best health outcomes from NZ’s investment in medicines and related products. We uphold the articles of Te Tiriti, advancing Māori health and aspirations: Tino Rangatiratanga; Partnership; Active Protection; Options and Equity.

Te Whaioranga purpose

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  • To give effect to PHARMAC’s commitment to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
  • To understand and support whānau Māori to achieve best health and wellbeing through access to, and optimal use of, medicines and medical devices.

Te matakite | Vision

Ka roa ake te oranga o te Māori, ka pai ake hoki tōna hauora. Kua piki ake te kounga o tōna noho me te mana taurite i te ao hauora.

Māori are living longer in good health, and have improved quality of life and health equity.

Ko ngā kaupapa | Priorities

  • Te Tiriti o Waitangi
  • Te mana whakahaere me ngā tāpaenga a ngāi Māori
  • Te hononga o ngāi Māori me te Karauna
  • Kia taurite te noho o ngāi Māori
  • Te noho haepapa
  • Te whakapakari i te raukaha me te whakakore toihara
  • Treaty of Waitangi
  • Māori leadership and advice
  • Māori / Crown partnership
  • Equity for Māori
  • Accountability
  • Building capability and removing bias