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Reaching out into uncharted territory

Waata Heathcote, Jason Sayers
Waiariki tumuaki ahurei Waata Heathcote (left) with Te Whatu Ora pandemic readiness senior adviser Jason Sayers at a 2023 event that delivered 64 health checks and more than 100 engagements by a mental health and addiction team [Image: Supplied]

Reporter Alan Perrott talks to an ex-cop who is devoting his life to delivering healthcare and change into the heart of Bay of Plenty’s gang culture

Everything we do shows what happens when you give autonomy to the people. We are not provider driven; providers just love to market their bullshit and, Waiariki Whanau mentoring , One of 350 Black Power and Filthy Few members who attended Waiariki Whānau Mentoring’s first hauora event in Rotorua in 2020 [Image: Supplied]