Ko Ngā Rangatira

Dr Ruth Herd

Kia mau ki te aka matua, te toi huarewa o ngā tūpuna

Hold fast to the wisdom of your ancestors

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.

Monica Stockdale ONZM

Monica Stockdale is a wahine toa whose unwavering dedication has left an indelible mark on kaupapa Māori addiction and gambling services.

Ronald Baker

Ronald Baker was born in Hastings, the older of twin boys to Rutu Tawhiorangi Tumaurirere-Baker.

Mara Andrews

Mara has many years of experience in Indigenous development across various sectors.

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.

Michelle Mako

Michelle Mako provides leadership and quality advice to support successful outcomes to eliminate inequities in cancer outcomes.

Kataraina Pipi

Kataraina Pipi is the mother of two young women, Maraea and Mere Arihi. She is also a musician, facilitator, evaluator, and an avid supporter of whānau and community development.

Barry Bublitz

Barry is a mokopuna of Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki and Ngāti Kohua of Tainui but was raised in a staunch Methodist whānau in Taranaki. His early life is fi