Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 30, 2020 3:41:47 GMT 12
PRESIDENT OF MĀORI PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION APPOINTED TO PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY’S NATIONAL EXECUTIVE
At its Annual General Meeting on Thursday 24 September 2020, the Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand amended its rules to allow the appointment of the president of Ngā Kaitiaki o Te Puna Rongoā (the Māori Pharmacists’ Association) to its National Executive, in addition to the seven elected members.
The Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand is the professional, membership-based association representing over 4,000 pharmacists in New Zealand. The Māori Pharmacists’ Association is a group who represent Māori professionals in the pharmacy sector, guided by Māori principles and values.
Ian McMichael, president of the Society says, “We believe that we can’t look to address equity issues unless we look at our obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and accept Māori in a full partnership role.”.....
www.nzdoctor.co.nz/article/undoctored/president-maori-pharmacists-association-appointed-pharmaceutical-societys
At its Annual General Meeting on Thursday 24 September 2020, the Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand amended its rules to allow the appointment of the president of Ngā Kaitiaki o Te Puna Rongoā (the Māori Pharmacists’ Association) to its National Executive, in addition to the seven elected members.
The Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand is the professional, membership-based association representing over 4,000 pharmacists in New Zealand. The Māori Pharmacists’ Association is a group who represent Māori professionals in the pharmacy sector, guided by Māori principles and values.
Ian McMichael, president of the Society says, “We believe that we can’t look to address equity issues unless we look at our obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and accept Māori in a full partnership role.”.....
www.nzdoctor.co.nz/article/undoctored/president-maori-pharmacists-association-appointed-pharmaceutical-societys