Ko Ngā Rangatira

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.

Mere Hammond

Meretene (Mere) was born in Te Reinga, Wairoa.

Matthew Tukaki

Matthew Tukaki is a man of action with little tolerance for incompetent governance that negatively impacts the lives of those most in need of competent policy-making and delivery of care.

Kingi Kiriona

Kingi Kiriona is an orator, a kapa haka exponent, composer, educator, and broadcaster. His observation of Te Reo Māori and Te Ao Māori as a tool for improving the health and well-being of iwi and Māori communities has driven Kingi to realise opportunities for Māori language and culture to be shared, embedded, and recognised through the health system.

Tia Ashby

Tia Ashby is a highly accomplished professional with an impressive health, business management, defence, governance, and IT background.

Zoë Bristowe

Zoë Bristowe is deeply passionate about Māori development and social justice.

Dr Amohia Boulton

Whaowhia te kete mātauranga - Fill your basket of knowledge

Dr Catherine Mārie Amohia Love

Catherine Love was born and raised on her papakainga (communal Māori land) in Korokoro, Pito-one (Petone) with her parents, grandparents and whānau

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.