Treaty of Waitangi and its implications for the health services: Nga ahuatanga mo te hauora o Te Tiriti o Waitangi

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Salmond, George - Director General

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Department of Health

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"In its recently published discussion paper "Partnership perspectives (He Tirohanga Rangapu) the Government set out its principal objectives in the Maori affairs area. They include: Honouring the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi to protect the Maori interests specified in the Treaty; Eliminating the gaps which exist between the educational personal, social, economic and cultural well-being of Maori people and that of the general population; Dealing fairly, justly and expeditiously with breaches of the Treaty of Waitangi; Providing for Maori language and culture to receive an equitable allocation of resources and a fair opportunity to develop; Promoting decision making which provides opportunities for Maori people to participate on jointly agreed terms in such policy formulation and service delivery; Encouraging Maori participation in the political process."

Table of Contents: 

1. Preamble -- 2. Introduction -- 3. Treaty of Waitangi -- 4. Department of Health response -- 5. Proposed area Health Boards' response -- 6. Conclusion.

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APW-1 - Archive Project Waitangi

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Department of Health

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Wellington

Date of Publication: 

9 May 1988

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7 pages, 30 cm.

Publication Miscellaneous Notes: 

Department of Health circular memorandum - Health Development Units; Hospital and Area Health Boards; Head Office.

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Treaty Resource Centre
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