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PMA Denies Misuse of Funds Amid Independent Review

6/28/2025

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The Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) firmly rejects claims of misusing public funds for Whanau Ora services, emphasizing that no taxpayer money was allocated to the Moana Pasifika rugby team. In response to worries about electioneering and contract adherence, Te Puni Kokiri has launched an independent review into the funding practices of PMA and Te Pou Matakana.

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Story summary

The Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) firmly rejects claims of misusing public funds for Whanau Ora services, emphasizing that no taxpayer money was allocated to the Moana Pasifika rugby team. In response to worries about electioneering and contract adherence, Te Puni Kokiri has launched an independent review into the funding practices of PMA and Te Pou Matakana.