Ko Ngā Rangatira

Professor Terryann Clark specialises in youth health, mental health, nursing, public health, and the well-being of tamariki me taitamariki. Her dedication lies in advocating for the health and welfare of taitamariki/rangatahi through extensive research and advocacy across various health and social concerns.

Dr.Rachel Brown is noted for her leadership, integrity, and passion for all things Māori and manaaki tangata. She has significant experience in health, social services, research, education, iwi and community experience.

Dr Kirsty Macfarlane is a leading Māori gastroenterologist, researcher, and māmā whose work is grounded in equity, whakapapa, and the power of kaupapa Māori.

Kahu’s approach to leadership is the result of multiple strands of knowledge woven together; cultural, clinical, and academic.

Naomi Manu is a dedicated champion of Māori and rangatahi development. Known for establishing the Pūhoro STEM Academy, she has transitioned to Auraki Group Limited to focus on workforce development gaps beyond those the Pūhoro kaupapa designed to address.

Dr Esther Willing is an academic and Māori health researcher focusing on how health policy and the health system can improve Māori health outcomes in Aotearoa.

Leilani Maraku develops and delivers Kaupapa Māori Mental Health & Addiction peer support services throughout the Manawatū region for adults, youth, and their whānau.

Ariana is known and respected for her dedication to whānau through her advocacy for social justice and social change in stopping violence against women and children.

Mareta Hunt is a champion for child health equity, Māori well-being, and injury prevention, driven by kaupapa Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. With deep ancestral ties and a lifelong commitment to Te Reo Māori, she ensures Māori voices shape digital health engagement and policy.