Ko Ngā Rangatira

Emma Wehipeihana

Dr. Emma Wehipeihana, an award-winning writer, podcaster, and political commentator, blends her medical knowledge with accessible writing to shed light on the Māori experience within New Zealand's healthcare system.

Kaniwa Kupenga-Tamarama

As a midwife, Kaniwa Kupenga-Tamarama is passionate about supporting women in their most vulnerable, intimate, and sacred moments.

Haehaetu Barrett

Whakapapa

Te Arawa te Waka

Ngati Whaakaue te Iwi

Ngati Karenga te hapu

Dr Amohia Boulton

Whaowhia te kete mātauranga - Fill your basket of knowledge

Dr Catherine Mārie Amohia Love

Catherine Love was born and raised on her papakainga (communal Māori land) in Korokoro, Pito-one (Petone) with her parents, grandparents and whānau

Dr Keri Lawson-Te Aho, PhD (Psychology)

It is an honour to be asked to write this bio for my good friend Keri, a respected and renowned Māori leader.

Jude Porteous

Jude Porteous is passionate about supporting those struggling with mental health using therapy supported by nature and animals.

Dr Jade Le Grice

PhD

Awhina Murupaenga

Awhina Murupaenga, a mother of two, serves as the director of Whatu Creative. Through the traditional Māori art of tukutuku, she shares whakapapa, history, innovation, healing, and storytelling with communities. She's equally passionate about empowering young Māori to set and accomplish their aspirations.

Mahinaarangi Robinson

She supports those who suffer from mental health issues and drug use, helping them to reconnect with themselves, their whānau, culture, and society.

Greg Mullany

He recognises his purpose and passion in life is to share, collaborate and advance the self-determined health aspirations of Māori and Pacific peoples.

Te Oranoa Mitchell (nèe Matthews)

As an aspiring Māori Health practitioner, she is on the path to becoming a future Māori health leader.