Maori have been dying at a rate of two and half times that of non-maori from respiratory disease. Edward’s grandfather died of Bronchiectasis at a very young age so, naturally the news that Edward now has the disease isn’t well received. Meanwhile 17 year old Piri’s whanau have gathered at starship hospital to try to convince him to be proactive about getting to hospital as soon as his symptoms re-appear.
Maori TV Warrant of Fitness Series 4, Episode 4, Part 1 of 3.