Tend Health welcomes Ngāi Tahu Holdings as an Investor

SECTOR UPDATE -Tend Health

Tend Health is thrilled to welcome Ngāi Tahu Holdings as a shareholder, marking a significant
milestone in its commitment to deliver state-of-the-art healthcare services across Aotearoa.   

As New Zealand’s leading digi-physical healthcare provider, Tend is transforming how
healthcare is accessed and experienced. Through its app, Tend has already facilitated 2.7
million interactions, serving 100,000 patients. The company supports over 135,000 enrolled
patients and operates a network of 25 clinics from Auckland to Invercargill, with 11 of these fully
integrated on the Tend platform by the end of September.

Cecilia Robinson, Founder and Co-CEO of Tend Health, is enthusiastic about the new
partnership with Ngāi Tahu Holdings. "Welcoming Ngāi Tahu Holdings to Tend's register
represents a substantial step forward for us. It underscores our dedication to engaging
meaningfully with iwi and ensuring that our services align with the needs and values of the
communities we serve."

Ngāi Tahu Holdings is an intergenerational New Zealand-focused investor and has a diverse
investment portfolio. It supports iwi-focused outcomes, such as social and cultural programmes,
as well as economic empowerment for Ngāi Tahu whānau now and in the future.

Ngāi Tahu Holdings Chief Executive Todd Moyle says Tend Health’s goal of improving
healthcare outcomes for all New Zealanders strongly aligns with Ngāi Tahu values.

“We are proud to invest in Tend Health, which is embracing cutting-edge solutions to create a
more equitable and accessible health service for whānau.

“This investment is part of our New Economy strategy to support innovative and sustainable
businesses throughout the motu,” he says.

Tend’s Co-Founder and Director of Population Health and Equity, Dr Mataroria Lyndon,
emphasises the significance of working with Ngāi Tahu Holdings. “Tend is deeply committed to
advancing health access and equity, as evidenced by one of our recent integrations where we
significantly increased Māori enrolments at a medical centre from 8% to 18%, and Pacifica
enrolments from 2% to 14%. This demonstrates our ongoing dedication to improving healthcare
outcomes for all communities.”

Tend is currently expanding across the South Island, integrating additional clinics into its
digi-physical platform as part of its broader growth strategy. Alongside this expansion, Tend is
focused on significantly reducing wait times in primary care, developing innovative care delivery
models, and streamlining administrative tasks. By implementing its AI-powered tool, Scribe,
Tend also aims to boost workforce productivity and reduce administrative burden while
continuing to improve healthcare outcomes.

As the network grows, Tend remains committed to leveraging technology and innovation to
create a more sustainable and customer centric healthcare system across Aotearoa.    

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