Ko Ngā Rangatira

Eugene says his leadership approach has always been to lead from behind and the side. However, he also takes on the words of Selwyn Katene (Māori Public Health Leadership Wānanga, 2002), 'Someone has got to step up the front, rather than looking around for a leader, stop looking...you're it!'

Ka kohi te toi, ka whai te maramatanga

When knowledge is gathered, enlightenment will follow.

Her work is focused on ensuring future health services are firmly underpinned by a kaupapa Māori approach, informed by mātauranga Māori and lived experience.

Grant Berghan specialises in Māori development and possesses extensive experience in policy, programme development, funding, leadership development and public health in Aotearoa.

Nadine is passionate about working collectively through the trusted voices of our people to enable strategies that prioritise and lead the change towards future-focused models of wellbeing that ensure our whānau, hapū, and iwi thrive and flourish.

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

Dr Maria Baker has gained over 20 years of expertise in healthcare, mental health, and social care workforce development for Māori.

Ranei Wineera-Parai has helped increase the quality and accessibility of healthcare across New Zealand.

Ariana is known and respected for her dedication to whānau through her advocacy for social justice and social change in stopping violence against women and children.

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