‘Specially suitable men?’ Subsidized Medical Services for Maori, 1840–1940

Challenges the opinion that the government made no provision for Maori health prior to 1900, and gives a history of subsidised native medical officers (NMO). Considers why previous researchers frequently omit to mention NMOs, and notes that few early Health Dept files survive. Examines the role, qualifications and payments of NMOs and their relationship to Maori communities. Source: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, licensed by the Department of Internal Affairs for re-use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand Licence.