Leilani Maraku develops and delivers Kaupapa Māori Mental Health & Addiction peer support services throughout the Manawatū region for adults, youth, and their whānau.
Bridgette Masters-Awatere
Bridgette Masters-Awatere
Alongside her mahi in health, she has been a leader in Kaupapa Māori Psychology studies.
Zack Makoare
Zack Makoare
Integral to the success of Te Taitimu Trust is Zack’s own leadership qualities, his vision, and his ability to bring people together, no matter what their background is.
Cindy Mokomoko
Cindy Mokomoko
Cindy Mokomoko is a transformative leader in Māori health and well-being, whose career spans decades of service to her community through innovative
Dr Waikaremoana Waitoki
Dr Waikaremoana Waitoki
Her passion for kaupapa Māori research, the growth and development of Māori students within psychology and her commitment to growing Māori indigenous psychology keep her there.
Cherie Seamark
Cherie Seamark
The spirit of giving is in her DNA. With her much-loved kuikui playing a prominent role within Te Ātiawa ki Whakarongotai, the importance of community, whānau and fostering a sense of belonging is intrinsic to her identity.
Ruahine Albert
Ruahine Albert
Ruahine Albert is passionate about social justice and works in local, national, and international government and community services to improve the well-being of survivors of violence.
Jeanine Tamati-Elliffe
Jeanine Tamati-Elliffe
Jeanine actively contributes to advancing well-being aspirations for her whānau, hapū and iwi Māori.
Christina (Chrissie) Cowan
Christina (Chrissie) Cowan
Chrissie has led transformative changes in the disability sector as Chief Executive of Kāpō Māori
Phyllis Tangitu
Phyllis Tangitu
Phyllis Tangitu has been a trailblazer in Māori health, with 33 years of service at Lakes District Health Board (DHB), where she provided leadershi
Lady Tureiti Moxon
Lady Tureiti Moxon
Tureiti Moxon is the definition of a transformational servant leader.
