Mason Durie has spent most of his life as a leader. He grew up with his two brothers in Feilding and all three went to Te Aute College in Hawkes Bay, where Mason became Head Prefect in 1956 and 1957.
Dame Rangimarie Naida Glavish DNZM JP
Dame Rangimarie Naida Glavish DNZM JP
Her inspiration is for the aspiration of oranga tonu both physically and spiritually.
Hon Dame Tariana Turia MNZM
Hon Dame Tariana Turia MNZM
Few people can deal with pressing problems in the present and, simultaneously build platforms relevant to the future. Tariana Turia has shown how both are possible. Well before entering Parliament, she fostered community cohesion and responsiveness to adversity and disadvantage. She did so in a manner that led to strong, sustainable leadership within her whānau, hapū and iwi and helped generate greater awareness for health and the positive roles communities might play.
Emeritus Professor John Broughton
Emeritus Professor John Broughton
Emeritus Professor John Broughton has dedicated over 30 years to Māori oral health, injury prevention, and Kaupapa Māori research methods. In recognition of his services to Māori health, theatre, and the community, he was appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the Queen's Birthday Honours in 2016.
Moe Caroline Milne (ONZM)
Moe Caroline Milne (ONZM)
She is an inspirational leader of Māori development locally, regionally and nationally. She is renowned for her contribution to individuals, families, and communities. An educator, leader of innovation and best practice, a key advisor to the Health and Disability Commissioner, mediator, keynote speaker, author and songwriter.
Sir Mark Solomon
Sir Mark Solomon
Sir Mark Wiremu Solomon is widely known for his commitment and contribution to his iwi and the broader well-being of all New Zealanders and the environment. In addition, he is recognised for the attention he has brought to addressing family violence.
Riki Nia Nia
Riki Nia Nia
Riki is most passionate about seeing more Māori enter careers in the health workforce. He strongly believes this will add to the necessary intelligence and capability the system requires to perform more effectively for whānau.
Ezekiel Raui
Ezekiel Raui
Ezekiel Raui is an outstanding young man who genuinely cares about the wellbeing of youth in this country.
Dr Moana Eruera
Dr Moana Eruera
Authentic - tikanga based - grounded - professional - insightful - hūmārie - pukumahi - real - mokopuna focused - driven - sets high standa
Louise Kuraia
Louise Kuraia
Louise Kuraia is a recognised leader in Māori health strategy and development, with extensive experience in Māori health funding, planning, policy,
Jim Hauraki
Jim Hauraki
Jim is the current Kaihautū – Chief Executive Officer at Awarua Whānau Services, and he is the first Tane to lead the organisation (he has a 30-year history of Wahine Rangatira at the helm). It is a special honour to be given the opportunity to navigate the pathway forward alongside his Awarua Whanau Services team.
Leoma Tawaroa
Leoma Tawaroa
Leoma Tawaroa is dedicated to working towards equity for Māori in her health and social care roles that focus on community and youth development work, whānau ora action, project coordination, and management.
