First wahine Māori chief archivist
Anahera Morehu has been appointed chief archivist at Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga Archives New Zealand. Morehu (Ngāti Whātua, Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa, Te Aupōuri, Ngāti Kahu) said the role would bring the opportunity to enhance and acknowledge the taonga [treasures] housed within Archives New Zealand, allowing future generations important access to decisions made which would impact upon past, present and future aspirations of Aotearoa New Zealand. The chief archivist ensures compliance with the Public Records Act, is the steward of the public record and oversees guardianship of our most important national documents. Morehu is an established leader across the information management sector and across iwi Māori, and has been the acting chief archivist since late 2022. She is the country’s first Māori and wahine Māori to hold this important statutory role in a permanent capacity.
Meningococcal warning
Vigilance is being encouraged to identify the early stages of meningococcal disease, with an observed rise in case numbers over the past year expected to peak this winter season. Families, teachers and healthcare workers were urged to watch for early signs of the rapid and unpredictable disease, especially in infants and teenagers. The bacterial infection is spread among people through secretions from the nose or throat, and the bacteria do not live very long outside the body. Early signs include a high fever, headache, sleepiness and joint and muscle pain. Infants can refuse to feed and develop a rash consisting of reddish-purple pin-prick spots or bruises.
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