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Marlborough's only kaupapa Māori general practice, Manu Ora, has received funding for the next three years with evidence showing it's early intervention model benefits both its patients and the wider healthcare system.

The Blenheim based practice was established in mid-2021 by Dr Sara Simmons and Dr Rachel Inder in partnership with Te Piki Oranga a Māori health services provider in Te Tauihu.

Co-founder Dr Sara Simmons (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Māmoe, Waitaha) said it was born from a desire to provide care in a te ao Māori way for the community's most vulnerable.

"Our partner organisation is Te Piki Oranga, so that's a Māori wellness service here in Te Tauihu and we were really lucky to kind of gain their support a they recognised that we had someth

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