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
Hon Dame Tariana Turia
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
Moe Caroline Milne
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.
Mike King
Mike King
Mike King is a Māori leader in mental health.
Wi Te Tau Huata
Wi Te Tau Huata
The myriad of stars glimmer down across the dark night
Professor Linda Waimarie Nikora
Professor Linda Waimarie Nikora
Ko te pae tawhiti, whāia kia tata
Ko te pae tata, whakamaua kia tinā
To seek new knowledge as yet unexplored
Cherie Seamark
Cherie Seamark
The spirit of giving is in her DNA. With her much-loved kuikui playing a prominent role within Te Ātiawa ki Whakarongotai, the importance of community, whānau and fostering a sense of belonging is intrinsic to her identity.
Ruahine Albert
Ruahine Albert
Ruahine Albert is passionate about social justice and works in local, national, and international government and community services to improve the well-being of survivors of violence.
