A survey by the New Zealand Dental Association has found that costs have escalated over the last 3 years. Association chief executive Mo Amso joined #PacificMornings to explain what’s behind these increased charges.

A study of health providers in rural Māori and Pasifika communities during the COVID-19 vaccination rollout has found future health initiatives should be geographically tailored, culturally anchored, and locally driven. Researcher Jane Taafaki joined #PacificMornings to discuss the findings of the study.

Canterbury’s longest-serving Pacific health provider, Tangata Atumotu Trust, is building a permanent Ashburton team to deliver support for the growing number of Pacific people who call Ashburton home.  Tangata Atumotu Operations Manager Seiuli Tauamiti joined #PacificMornings to talk about the new service.  
Canterbury continues to be the fastest-growing Pacific region in Aotearoa, with Ashburton being one of the main centres of growth.

Food poverty has contributed to New Zealand’s poor performance in an international educational achievement test for 15-year-olds, reigniting calls for broader access to free healthy school lunches. Professor Lisa Te Morenga, Co-Chair of the Health Coalition Aotearoa, joined #PacificMornings to explain why they’re making this call.