Manu Sione

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Will God help us?

biography

Manu is General Manager, Pacific Health Division, Counties Manukau District Health Board (CMDHB). His passion is in the development of Pacific health, its’ workforce, services and how CMDHB links in to get the best outcomes for Pacific people. Previously Manu had been General Manager of Pacific Trust Canterbury since it’s’ inception in 1999. Pacific Trust is a provider of health and social services for Pacific people in Christchurch and the South Island. Manu also has 14 years experience in management and personnel consultancy.

Manu is a former Board member of Pacific Business Trust and Nurse Maude Association. He was also on the inaugural Board of Partnership Health Te Kei O Te Waka the Christchurch PHO that has over 430,000 enrolled patients. He has been on the national committees of the Mental Health Commission, and the National Heart Foundation and works with the Ministry of Health on Pacific issues regularly. Manu is married to Vivienne and they have 2 children.

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