The New Zealand Medical Association applauds the announcement of Professor Emeritus Sir Mason Harold Durie as a member
of the Order of New Zealand in the New Year’s Honours List.
For the past four decades and more Sir Mason Durie has ‘walked the talk’, transforming Māori Health through the
development of the Māori heath workforce and leading by example where it matters,” says Dr Kate Baddock, Chair of the
New Zealand Medical Association. “His work is more relevant than ever as we continue to strive to improve Māori Health
and equity in Aotearoa.”