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Community isn’t just a concept on Waiheke Island. The team at Ostend Medical Centre are blending tradition, teamwork and innovation to deliver healthcare that’s local, personal and deeply connected, writes Zahra Shahtahmasebi

A long-discussed partnership of practices in South Wairarapa has finally become a reality. Zahra Shahtahmasebi finds that bigger can be better

A long-discussed partnership of practices in South Wairarapa has finally become a reality. Zahra Shahtahmasebi finds that bigger can be better

Everything from helping with transport to securing new funding to a long-standing Saturday drop-in clinic keeps the Durham Health team’s can-do spirit alive – despite staffing challenges. Zahra Shahtahmasebi reports

Everything from helping with transport to securing new funding to a long-standing Saturday drop-in clinic keeps the Durham Health team’s can-do spirit alive – despite staffing challenges. Zahra Shahtahmasebi reports

The first Māori-owned one-stop-shop for youth in Aotearoa, The 502 opened in 2021. Now with close to 1000 patientson its books and a new location, the ‘home away fromhome’ has gained the trust of it often complex patients. Zahra Shahtahmasebi reports

The first Māori-owned one-stop-shop for youth in Aotearoa, The 502 opened in 2021. Now with close to 1000 patientson its books and a new location, the ‘home away fromhome’ has gained the trust of it often complex patients. Zahra Shahtahmasebi reports

Sandy Gorman tears up when she talks about working at Servants Health Centre. It can be chaotic, but the love and care from every person giving their time makes it worth it

Rose Soame found a need in Whanganui for a gender-affirming health service, so she helped set one up. Zahra Shahtahmasebi reports

Rose Soame found a need in Whanganui for a gender-affirming health service, so she helped set one up. Zahra Shahtahmasebi reports