Dr Kirsty Macfarlane is a leading Māori gastroenterologist, researcher, and māmā whose work is grounded in equity, whakapapa, and the power of kaupapa Māori.

Joseph Tyro is a highly respected leader in Māori health, social services, and governance, with over 30 years of experience in health, education, and community development.

Dr Matt Wheeler is a leading Māori haematologist, physician, and tireless advocate for health equity, whose influence spans medicine, policy, and national discourse.

e Rato Leach is an emerging leader in Māori health, dedicated to serving his community and empowering Māori youth through education and mentorship.

Katrina Pōtiki Bryant is a pioneering Māori physiotherapist, educator, and researcher whose career spans more than 30 years in Hauora Māori.

Dr Rawiri Keenan is a leading Māori GP, academic, and health equity advocate dedicated to transforming Aotearoa’s primary care landscape.

For over 25 years, Reweti Ropiha has led Turanga Health as the Chief Executive, transforming it from a small health provider into a regional powerhouse serving over 3,000 whānau across Tairāwhiti. His vision has always been clear: to take healthcare to the people, rather than waiting for the people to come to healthcare.

Dr Tania Huria exemplifies mana wahine through her relentless pursuit of equity and transformational change in Māori healthcare.

Dr Nadine Houia-Ashwell is a trailblazing Māori doctor and health researcher whose leadership is grounded in whakapapa, shaped by lived experience, and driven by a deep love for whānau.