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Core values

- **Embedding Equity**: The plan focuses on embedding equity in health service delivery, particularly for Māori and Pacific communities, and ensuring accessibility for people with disabilities[3].
- **Community-Centered Care**: It aims to keep people well in their communities by introducing a locality approach, establishing comprehensive primary and community care teams, and increasing the range of culturally appropriate services[3].
- **Addressing Health Inequities**: The plan addresses persistent health inequities, ensures national consistency in health service delivery, and promotes a population health approach aligned with Māori concepts like pae ora[3].
- **Workforce and Service Improvement**: It emphasizes the development of a culturally safe workforce, interdisciplinary teams, and the use of digital technologies to improve care and self-management[3].
- **Environmental Health**: The plan includes actions to ensure healthy environments, access to safe drinking water, clean air, and quality housing, which are crucial for overall well-being[3].