Ruatau Perez is passionate about sharing his knowledge of Whare Wānanga, guided by his own Tūpuna to share an indigenous worldview of health and well-being for modern-day living.
Bridgette Masters-Awatere
Bridgette Masters-Awatere
Alongside her mahi in health, she has been a leader in Kaupapa Māori Psychology studies.
Taima Campbell
Taima Campbell
RGON, MHSc (1st Class Honours), PGDip Business (Māori Development
Mere Balzer
Mere Balzer
As a leader Mere surrounds herself with people from all walks of life.
Te Ropu Poa
Te Ropu Poa
Te Rōpu Poa is a visionary leader and dedicated advocate for Māori well-being and self-determination.
Tania Papali’i
Tania Papali’i
He toa taumata rau
Courage has many resting places.
Coral Wiapo
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.
Alisha Tamepo-Pehi
Alisha Tamepo-Pehi
As a nurse, Alisha Tamepo-Pehi is passionate about making a real difference in families through her mental health mahi.
Pania Coote
Pania Coote
Pania Coote is a highly skilled and visionary leader in the health and community sectors, renowned for her strategy expertise and for addressing health inequities.
Pania Tahau-Hodges
Pania Tahau-Hodges
Pania Tahau-Hodges is a dedicated advocate for Māori storytelling and language revitalisation.
Professor Denise Wilson
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 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.
