Ko Ngā Rangatira

JT’s vision, leadership and genuine crossover appeal with Pākehā, has become a loss to politics but a major victory for urban Māori.

Lisa is driven by her passion for working with tamariki and rangatahi and utilising narrative therapy deriving from our mātauranga Māori knowledge base.

Professor Rawinia Higgins has dedicated many years of service as one of the country's leading experts on Māori language revitalisation, specialising in Language Planning and Policy. She leads and develops many initiatives that provide better outcomes and opportunities for Māori.

Grant Berghan specialises in Māori development and possesses extensive experience in policy, programme development, funding, leadership development and public health in Aotearoa.

Riana strongly believes that we must change now so that our tamariki and mokopuna have a better future.

Wiremu Nia Nia is a tohunga and matekite known for his mahi wairua and knowledge of traditional healing practices.

Eboni Waitere is an executive leader, literary champion, and unapologetic advocate for Māori storytelling.

Eugene says his leadership approach has always been to lead from behind and the side. However, he also takes on the words of Selwyn Katene (Māori Public Health Leadership Wānanga, 2002), 'Someone has got to step up the front, rather than looking around for a leader, stop looking...you're it!'

Ka kohi te toi, ka whai te maramatanga

When knowledge is gathered, enlightenment will follow.