Pacific Health
Contact
Leani O’Connor
Manager Pacific Health
09 630 9943 x 26003
021 492 506
LeaniO@ADHB.GOVT.NZ
Introduction
The Pacific Health team is responsible for policy development, planning and funding, provider management, quality, and clinical leadership across the primary, secondary and tertiary sectors. They do not do this alone but as part of an integrated approach where all of ADHB is responsible for meeting the needs of our Pacific population.
Healthy Village Actions Zones (HVAZ) is an innovative framework for collaborative action by key stakeholders and Pacific communities, joining together to improve health outcomes for Pacific peoples. The HVAZ framework is informed by the best elements and learnings from previous community and church-based health initiatives, Pacific concepts of community well-being, and an understanding of the challenges and opportunities for Pacific peoples in the current environment characterised by District Health Boards, Primary Health Organisations and local governments taking greater responsibilities for the health and well-being of the populations they serve.