I’ve been an elected member of the District Health Board
for the last six years, though I’m better known for my years
as Christchurch City Missioner.
I know from my experience at the Mission that health care is
unevenly distributed and I remain committed to more accessible
and affordable services for all. Specialised training in Porirua
Hospital convinced me of the needs of the mentally ill, and currently
as chair of Brackenridge Estate, I’m working to improving
services for the intellectually disabled.
I consider collaboration between clinicians and managers as vital
for our hospitals to work more effectively. I chair the Board’s
Hospitals’ Advisory Committee, which oversees hospital services,
where we still face challenges to reduce waiting lists further.
I work hard and I offer a rare mix of skills and experience in
facing the challenges, tensions and contradictions in getting
the best health for our dollars.
