The new Māori Health Authority to be in place from July could radically improve life expectancy for Māori - but two political leaders want it scrapped.
National leader Christopher Luxon and ACT's David Seymour say they would get rid of it if they win next year's election.
Māori public health organisation Hāpai te Hauora chief executive Selah Hart says the leaders' reaction is disappointing.
She spoke to Corin Dann.
