The best way to improve Māori health is to support Māori to lead and drive improvements themselves, according to an analysis from public health experts. The experts apply key lessons from history to the current state of Māori population health, noting that more Māori are needed across all aspects of the health system. They reiterate that equity should be framed as equitable health outcomes, not simply equal sharing of resources. Government policy must accommodate tino rangatiratanga and allow Māori the resources and time to address health challenges, including supporting the Te Aka Whai Ora (the Māori Health Authority).
