We must make sure tangata whenua contribute to decisions about how we create the partnership strategy and the actions we take as a result over the short, medium and longer term.

Government has started to engage with Māori. Feedback from these conversations, and others still to occur, will influence our approach to healthcare   — we are committed to continuing this kōrero and to engaging more widely with Māori.

The strategy will need to reflect Māori values and aspirations from a social, economic and te ao Māori perspective. Māori, whether it be iwi, hapū or individual entrepreneurs, are already leveraging the opportunities presented by digital technology, including as founders of start-up businesses, employees of tech companies, or owners of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). 

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