Hon PEENI HENARE: For too long, the health system has failed to address the disproportionate health outcomes that Māori face. On average, Māori die seven years younger than other population groups, and this situation cannot be allowed to continue. The initial investment we outlined today will start to lay the foundation for the authority's ongoing role supporting kaupapa Māori health services to improve outcomes for whānau and I can't reiterate enough that this Government is serious about improving the health outcomes for all New Zealanders. The funding announcement today will not only support Māori whānau, it will also improve the overall health outcomes for Aotearoa New Zealand.