There are hopes the new Maori Health Authority will have spillover benefits for New Zealand's Pacific people.
The New Zealand government has announced a radical shake-up of its health system, replacing its regional services with one new body to look after the whole country.
There'll also be a new Maori Health Authority.
So what does the shake-up mean for New Zealand's many communities of Pacific island heritage?
Pacific health expert Dr Colin Tukuitonga says he's waiting for more detail.
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