Megan WilsonMultimedia Journalist·Rotorua Daily Post·23 Jun, 2026 06:00 PM5 mins to readDr Mariana Morrison speaking about Ngāti Whakaue's "world-first" model of kaumātua care, which was launched at Te Puia in Rotorua on Friday. Photo / Liz Sturt, A Gifted View PhotographyA Rotorua iwi has launched a “world-first” aged care model designed to support kaumātua at home for as long as possible.Ngāti Whakaue unveiled the papakāinga model of care “designed by iwi, for iwi” at Te Puia in Rotorua on Friday.
About 160 people attended the launch, including Health
