In May 2022, sixty health practitioners met in a Christchurch café to share their concerns about the current health system and to envision an ideal health system. It became clear that there is an enormous gap between what is available to most New Zealanders and what is actually needed for our wellbeing.  Over the following 18 months that foundational work was built upon and distilled into a comprehensive vision. A four point strategy was developed to bring that initial vision to reality.

Since that initial meeting, the number of health practitioners involved in the project has grown substantially.  Monthly meetings have been held in Christchurch, which provide opportunities to share professional and personal experiences, concerns and ideas. We are often joined by nationally and internationally recognised experts who are committed to scientific integrity and are also advocating for systemic change. 

With the support of experts experienced in organisational development, our mission is now to bring into being a vibrant and inspiring new health system for New Zealand.  One that, first and foremost, empowers, educates and enables individuals to become the architects of their own health.