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Pam Armstrong

Pam Armstrong is a tribal leader who is an avid advocate for improving Māori health and eliminating health inequities.

Emma Wehipeihana

Dr. Emma Wehipeihana, an award-winning writer, podcaster, and political commentator, blends her medical knowledge with accessible writing to shed light on the Māori experience within New Zealand's healthcare system.

Dr Mataroria Lyndon

Mataroria credits Te Reo and tikanga Māori as his tūāpapa - the foundation of his identity and successes.

Dr Diana Rangihuna-Kopua

A competent psychiatrist with a moko kauae, fluent in te reo Māori, who can sit and play the guitar and tell really good stories.

Associate Professor Leonie Pihama

Leonie is a leading kaupapa Māori educator and researcher, well-known in our communities. She graduated with her MA (1993 First Class Hons) and PhD

Kirsty Maxwell-Crawford

Kirsty has worked in Māori health service delivery and national workforce development for over 20 years.

Joanne Baxter

In 2022, Joanne was appointed the first wāhine Māori Dean of the Dunedin School of Medicine. Working for over 20 years in the Dunedin School of Medicine, Joanne has shown that she is committed to making a real difference in education and health for individuals, whānau and communities through teaching, research, and service.

Sarah Kinred

Sarah Kinred is a trained teacher with over 20 years of experience teaching and creating programs for students. Sarah also has over ten years of experience working as a Mātauranga Māori specialist within mental health and addictions, and she is committed to ensuring that tino rangatiratanga and mana motuhake is paramount for Māori, especially when engaging in the health system.

Kim Dougall

She has spent the last 30 years working in the health and disability sector, specialising in mental health, addiction, and public health, covering clinical and leadership roles.

Dr Lynne Russell

I first met Dr Lynne Russell in 2013 when she was a speaker for a Preventing Māori Suicide Webinar Series hosted by the

Tania Hodges

Many years ago when I first met Tania Hodges at Hopuhopu, Māori services were looking at how business applied to Hauora.