Maori Health

MidCentral Health's Maori health unit is based at Palmertson North Hospital. Accomodation is also available for whanau of patients at
Te Whare Rapuora.



Flax weaving being shown infront of a Maori carving

Image Caption Flax weaving being shown in front of a Maori carving 

Maori Health Unit: Providing Advice and Support


The Maori health unit provides advice and support to MidCentral Health on the provision of appropriate services to meet Mäori health needs as well as providing support for whanau.

The unit also provides accommodation for whanau domiciled out of Palmerston North and who are attending to and/or visiting a relative (short term).

Referral to the Maori Health Unit:

  • Cultural safety issues/barriers to health services
  • Clinical information, for example current health problems etc
  • Iwi Health Provider and other Maori community information


Maori Health Resources

The following posters are available for download. Please note the posters are available at A3 size (check your printer settings if you require an A4 copy - size to fit your page)

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Last Updated 03/03/2010


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