Authors:Sophie Ferguson Pages: 1 - 5 Abstract: This article was written following a period of elective study by a final year medical student in Whangarei, New Zealand. It gives an insight into the provision of healthcare in New Zealand along with the population health and Māori culture. It aims to highlight the benefits of conducting a period of elective study, particularly in terms of personal and professional development. PubDate: 2024-04-25 DOI: 10.22024/UniKent/03/ajpp.1236 Issue No:Vol. 5, No. 1 (2024)