The Waikato Times has highlighted Waikato’s significant improvement in childhood immunisation rates, with Te Kōhao Health and Te Tiratū Iwi Māori Partnership Board recognising the impact of trusted Māori providers, whānau-centred outreach and community-based vaccination services. Board member Dr Mataroria Lyndon said the progress was encouraging but stressed continued investment is needed to close the remaining equity gap for Māori tamariki and achieve the Government’s 95% immunisation target.