This episode on Hauora, NP Rochelle and Laura speak with Dean Cowles. Dean is the National nursing advisor for Māori affairs at Southern Cross Health. His work is based on improving cultural practices within the healthcareenvironment and promoting equitable and safe care for Māori patients and staff members. Dean has an in-depth understanding of Māori healthcare, with a background in both public and private healthcare. Today, we discuss Dean’s current role, culturally safe practice in New Zealand, and the ways nurse practitioners can work towards achieving equitable healthcare within the workplace.