Dr David Galler was invited to speak with Bernard Hickey and Peter Bale on The Hoon today about the formation and launch of Kaitiaki Hauora, its three core goals, and why shifting funding around won’t fix a health system already under serious strain. David joins at 51.20 - tune in!

In this conversation with NZCTU, Dr David Galler reflects on what he’s seeing firsthand in our health system, and why collective action matters for patients, communities, and the workforce.

Kaitiaki Hauora brings together voices across the health sector to support a fair, publicly funded health system for all.

NZ Doctor has published further coverage of the formation of Kaitiaki Hauora, focusing on the group’s concerns about the increasing privatisation and corporatisation of health services in Aotearoa New Zealand.

NZ Doctor has published coverage of the launch of Kaitiaki Hauora, highlighting the group’s focus on health equity, access to care, and the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in shaping the future of publicly funded healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Doctor David Galler knows a few things from the 25 years he has worked in the Intensive Care Unit at Middlemore Hospital. The main thing being that many of his patients wouldn’t be requiring his care if the health system in Aotearoa New Zealand was in a good state itself. 

Kaitiaki Hauora - Together for Public Health has been formed as a national group bringing together patients, health workers, iwi and Māori health representatives, unions, advocacy organisations, and community groups, with backing from a growing number of organisations across the health sector.

The following spokespeople are available to speak to different aspects of Kaitiaki Hauora’s kaupapa and work.