Ronald Baker was born in Hastings, the older of twin boys to Rutu Tawhiorangi Tumaurirere-Baker.
Louise Kuraia
Louise Kuraia
Louise Kuraia is a recognised leader in Māori health strategy and development, with extensive experience in Māori health funding, planning, policy,
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.
Roma Balzer
Roma Balzer
Roma Balzer CNZM has dedicated over 40 years to working in family violence interventions, primarily in strategy roles
Jeanine Tamati-Elliffe
Jeanine Tamati-Elliffe
Jeanine actively contributes to advancing well-being aspirations for her whānau, hapū and iwi Māori.
Dr Kimiora Henare
Dr Kimiora Henare
BSc, MHSc, PhD
Joseph Tyro
Joseph Tyro
Joseph Tyro is a highly respected leader in Māori health, social services, and governance, with over 30 years of experience in health, education, and community development.
Kataraina Pipi
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 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
Matthew Tukaki
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.
Diane Koti
Diane Koti
Diane Koti is an expert in Indigenous development, Kaupapa development, Kaupapa Māori Research, psychology, and mental health. She is a passionate leader who works for fair, holistic, and whānau-centred health outcomes.
