Ko Ngā Rangatira

Professor Denise Wilson

I have been fortunate to have Professor Denise Wilson as my primary supervisor while studying towards a PhD with the

Kim Hinetotorirangi Kaua Whaanga-Kipa

Kim was born and grew up in Rongowhakaata (Gisborne) and had the pleasure of being surrounded by many generations of whānau.

Dr Keri Lawson-Te Aho, PhD (Psychology)

It is an honour to be asked to write this bio for my good friend Keri, a respected and renowned Māori leader.

Coral Wiapo

Coral Wiapo is dedicated to making significant contributions to improve Māori healthcare. She is passionate about developing the necessary skills, knowledge, and expertise to support the development of the nursing workforce to be able to respond to the needs of Māori. Coral recognises the intersectionality of being wahine Māori, a nurse and a lesbian and strives to give visibility to the strengths that are inherent within this.

Egan Bidois

Egan Bidois advocates for users of mental health services and is passionate about helping those in their most vulnerable times. He believes it is a blessing to assist those experiencing times of mental distress.

Ezekiel Raui

Ezekiel Raui is an outstanding young man who genuinely cares about the wellbeing of youth in this country.

Dr Moana Eruera

Authentic - tikanga based - grounded - professional - insightful - hūmārie - pukumahi - real - mokopuna focused - driven - sets high standa

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 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 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.

Dr Lily Fraser

MBChB, Distinguished FRNZCGP

Mapihi Raharuhi

Her whānau describes her as a pillar of strength, especially for emerging leaders within her whānau. It is my pleasure that I have the opportunity to write about Mapihi as a Māori leader.