Hon ANDREW LITTLE: This Government is building a truly national health system, to provide consistent, high-quality services right across the country. This is another step towards fixing the health system so it works for everyone. Health New Zealand will bring together the country's 20 district health boards, a workforce of about 80,000 people, an annual operating budget of $20 billion, and an asset base of about $24 billion. The Māori Health Authority will work alongside Health New Zealand with a joint role in developing system plans and commissioning for primary and community services, and will commission kaupapa Māori services. The Māori Health Authority will also work alongside the Ministry of Health to develop strategies and policies that work for Māori.