‘Partnership is a game changer’: Founding Te Aka Whai Ora boss says kaupapa will endure

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This article was first published online on 23 April 2024.

From Barbara: In delivering what was essentially a eulogy for Te Aka Whai Ora, founding chief executive Riana Manuel left rural health conference delegates feeling the future was not quite so bleak for Māori. Ms Manuel’s good humour and graciousness reflected her strength as a leader