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"textContent": "Dame Dr Karen Poutasi was director-general of health from 1995 to 2006. PHOTO: ODT FILES \n\n \n\nAn outstanding leader in New Zealand healthcare, Dame Dr Karen Poutasi tackled grim and complex subjects.",
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