Zoe MillsMultimedia Journalist·Gisborne Herald·19 Jul, 2026 10:18 PM3 mins to read‌Volunteer dentists worked eight to 12-hour days based on demand and complexity of treatments. Photo / Turanga HealthA free dental care initiative in Gisborne more than tripled its reach after “exponential” demand from the community.

Iwi-led health provider Turanga Health partnered with mobile dental clinic Trinity Koha to deliver free dental services across Gisborne in 2024, aiming to support whānau through providing free, accessible and welcoming dental