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Community and Public Health on the Chatham Islands
The Chatham Islands/ Rekohu or Wharekauri are an archipelago in the Pacific Ocean about 800 kilometres east of the South Island of New Zealand. The archipelago consists of about ten islands within an approximate 60 kilometre radius – the largest of which are Chatham Island and Pitt Island. The islands have a population of 663 people, with 66 percent identifying as Māori or Moriori – according to the 2018 census.
The Canterbury District Health Board took over responsibility for health services on the Chatham Islands from 1st June 2016.
Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health staff at the Christchurch office provide support for people of the Chatham Islands and their District Council.
- Download an information sheet on the organisational structure of Community and Public Health [206KB PDF].