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Maori Party on Health Care

Possibly the largest domestic issue in 2008, health care is a problem that is universally recognized and answered with a diversity of prescriptions from the candidates. Private versus government funded health care and the definition of "universal" care split the candidates across their respective policies. This topic includes information about candidate positions on: universal health care, privatization of health care, government support for health care through tax incentives, and employer assistance in obtaining health care.

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Maori Party strongly opposes private-public partnerships/more private sector involvement in the health sector

The Maori Party opposes privatisation and public-private partnerships which facilitate it. “We support iwi-Crown partnerships in the health sector”, a spokesperson said.

Maori Party strongly opposes efforts to encourage New Zealanders to take out private health insurance

The priority for the Maori Party is quality, affordable public health care for all New Zealanders, a spokesperson said.

Maori Party strongly supports the introduction of cheaper dental healthcare

The priority for the Maori Party is quality, affordable public health care, including dental health care, for all New Zealanders. “We will resource mobile dental units to get to rural, poor communities with a focus on whanau dental needs,” a spokesperson said.

Maori Party strongly supports free doctors’ visits and prescriptions being offered to all children of primary school age

The Maori Party advocates for free doctors' visits and prescriptions for all children under 6 years and all adults over 65 years.

Maori Party is neutral on Pharmac extending the funding of the anti-cancer Herceptin from nine weeks to 12 months

The Maori Party supports Pharmac's funding of Herceptin.

Maori Party strongly supports removing high fat/sugar foods from schools

The Maori Party says it supports all moves to improve the health of New Zealand children, and to lower the rates of type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Maori Party strongly opposes opening ACC to competition from the private sector

The Maori Party believes the state must continue to provide accident compensation and rehabilitation services.