Māori health outcomes costing Hawke’s Bay $122 million annually
Thursday 29 May 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated 
A new productivity study shows that premature deaths among working-age Māori cost the Hawke’s Bay economy approximately $122 million each year. The report highlights that $44 million of this loss is attributed to deaths related to mental illness. Improving early health interventions could potentially boost the regional economy.