Ko Ngā Rangatira

Pania Tahau-Hodges

Pania Tahau-Hodges is a dedicated advocate for Māori storytelling and language revitalisation.

Dr Willy-John Martin

He warmly describes his kaupapa as doing science that prioritises Māori health.

Ngaropi Cameron

Ngaropi is a registered general and obstetric nurse, member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors and an active iwi member.

Sharon Shea

“He kai kei nāna ringa” - She has kai at the end of her hands

Naomi Manu

Naomi Manu is a dedicated champion of Māori and rangatahi development. Known for establishing the Pūhoro STEM Academy, she has transitioned to Auraki Group Limited to focus on workforce development gaps beyond those the Pūhoro kaupapa designed to address.

Dr Rees Tapsell

Dr. Rees Tapsell has been involved in developing several Māori specific approaches to the provision of mental health care for Māori in both government and NGO settings for more than 30 years.

Neta Smith

Ko Neta Smith toku ingoa

Ko Jesse MuruPaenga toku Matua

Ko TePaia tai Puhi roa Maaka toku Whaea

Dr Hinemoa Elder FRANZCP, PhD, MNZM

She attributes her success to ‘hard work, determination, and being able to draw from her Māori heritage, synthesising meaning from an indigenous perspective’.

Hayden Wano

Titiro! Titiro ki te maunga tiitoohia, Runga o Parihaka. Ko Ngaati Moeahu me Puketapu ngaa hapū.

Dr Michelle Levy

Michelle has continued to advocate for Māori in psychology throughout her career and is currently the claimant for the Waitangi Tribunal Wai2725 Psychology in Aotearoa claim, which challenges the failure of the crown and its agencies to ensure Māori access to and participation in psychology.

Andrew Waa

Andrew Waa is a public health academic whose research work has focussed on how we can eliminate tobacco-related harm among whānau Māori and achieve a Tupeka Kore vision for Aotearoa.

Alisha Tamepo-Pehi

As a nurse, Alisha Tamepo-Pehi is passionate about making a real difference in families through her mental health mahi.