Ko Ngā Rangatira

Dr Michelle Levy

Michelle has continued to advocate for Māori in psychology throughout her career and is currently the claimant for the Waitangi Tribunal Wai2725 Psychology in Aotearoa claim, which challenges the failure of the crown and its agencies to ensure Māori access to and participation in psychology.

Jonathan Koea

Professor Jonathan Koea is an Auckland-based general surgeon who specialises in the health of the liver, gallbladder, stomach, pancreas, and gastrointestinal tract.

Tish Siaosi

As a mental health nurse and health consultant, Tish Siaosi focuses on incorporating Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles into her well-being support.

Dr Tia Neha

PhD, MSc, MA, BA Hons, BSc, BEd

Hiraina McKenzie

Hiraina’s legacy is one of transformative leadership, where equity is not a goal, but a lived, ethical responsibility. She continues to empower mana wāhine and uplift the next generation of Māori clinicians, knowing that whānau hold the solutions to their own wellbeing.

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.

Terry Huriwai

Terry would like to describe himself as quiet, shy and retiring. Many of those who know him may agree. The humble, compassionate gentlema

Rāwiri Pene

Nau te rourou nāku te rourou ka ora ai te iwi

With your basket and my basket together we will flourish

Aroha Keremeta Metcalf

Her work is focused on ensuring future health services are firmly underpinned by a kaupapa Māori approach, informed by mātauranga Māori and lived experience.

Ranei Wineera-Parai

Ranei Wineera-Parai has helped increase the quality and accessibility of healthcare across New Zealand.

Maria Potaka-Wallace

MHS, PGDPsych, PGDCBT, PGDICAMH

Katrina Pōtiki Bryant,

Katrina Pōtiki Bryant is a pioneering Māori physiotherapist, educator, and researcher whose career spans more than 30 years in Hauora Māori.