Mai i te Tumuaki | From the Chair
It is a privilege to be writing to you from my position as the new Chair of Te Kaunihera Rata o Aotearoa | The Medical Council of New Zealand. I recognise the enormous responsibility that comes with the role. I am committed to making a positive impact on the work we do and the public we serve.E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā karangatanga maha, ngā mihi maioha ki a koutou - warmest greetings to you all.
I want to acknowledge Dr Curtis Walker, for his contribution on the Medical Council over the last 9 years and in his role as Chair over the last five years. His commitment to public safety has remained paramount, while at the same time, he has ensured a high level of engagement with our stakeholders and the profession. I look forward to continuing the great mahi of Curtis and those who came before him.
I am fortunate to be working alongside Mr Simon Watt, who continues as Deputy Chair. We bring different perspectives and experiences to the Council, with a shared focus on demonstrating accountability, promoting equity of health outcomes, and being transparent, consistent and proportionate in any regulatory intervention we use. Public safety will remain central to all we do.
Working together and being open to adapting to the changes ahead will allow us to face the many challenges and opportunities in medical regulation and the wider health system with enthusiasm and positivity.
I am thrilled to continue to work with my colleagues on the Medical Council to achieve our vision of a medical profession all New Zealanders can trust. I approach this role with enthusiasm, compassion, and a strong sense of responsibility.
Nō reira, kia haere haumaru tonu koutou i ō koutou mahi, i ō koutou kāinga. Kia manawanui.
Dr Rachelle Love
Tumuaki | Chair