Covid 19 coronavirus: Māori and Pasifika most vulnerable, but hesitant in getting vaccine 18 Feb, 2021 08:01 PM 5 minutes to read The biggest vaccination programme in the country's history begins tomorrow at the country's managed isolation facilities. Photo / AP The biggest vaccination programme in the country's history begins tomorrow at the country's managed isolation facilities. Photo / AP NZ Herald By: Te Rina Triponel, Māori Affairs Reporter Māori and Pasifika communities are both the most vulnerable to Covid-19 and the most hesitant about getting vaccinated, health experts say. Some are reluctant to get the vaccine due to a lack of resources and support in the health system, while others prefer to receive advice from Māori or Pasifika medical experts because of institutional racism.