Whanganui kaumātua are rolling up their sleeves to get whānau on board for Covid-19 jabs.
Kuia and koroua of the Kaunihera Kaumātua, which meets to discuss tribal matters in Whanganui every week, received the first dose of their Covid-19 protection on Monday and were keen to be an example for Māori to get their vaccinations.
The vaccine is being rolled out for people in Group 3 across the Whanganui, Rangitīkei and south Ruapehu districts.
Last week, Māori health provider Te Oranganui began vaccinating Māori aged 50 years and over, and their households.