Table of Contents

Introduction; Te Ao Tawhito - An indigenous health system; Tirohanga Maori - Maori health perspectives; Maori participation in New Zealand Health Service; The Treaty of Waitangi and health; Maori development and Maori health; The contemporary context; Central Government capacities to meet Maori needs; A bicultural health service; The health reforms; Government objectives for Maori health; The provision of health care; Maori goals for health and health care; Conclusions