Much of her work involves identifying where and how Māori health inequities occur and testing ways to eliminate these inequities.
Dr Makarena Diana Dudley (Margaret Dudley) NZOM
Dr Makarena Diana Dudley (Margaret Dudley) NZOM
Dr Dudley grew up in central Auckland as one of eight siblings and attended Blockhouse Bay Primary and Intermediate Schools and Lynfield College.
Wiremu Matthews
Wiremu Matthews
Wiremu’s mahi challenges traditional models of leadership and wellbeing, advocating instead for restorative, whakapapa-driven approaches that honour both te tangata and te taiao.
Dr Dianne Wepa
Dr Dianne Wepa
He toka tūmoana he ākinga nā ngā tai
A standing rock in the sea, lashed by the tides (Kawharu, 2008)
Hingatu Thompson
Hingatu Thompson
In 2018 Hingatu accepted the role of Chief Executive Officer Manaaki Ora Trust.
Wikepa Keelan
Wikepa Keelan
He is a stabilising presence, a reference point, a rock. He has mastered the delicate balance of impelling and empowering people to stand on their own two feet, not only when things are going well but also during the most difficult moments in life.
Ruahine Albert
Ruahine Albert
Ruahine Albert is passionate about social justice and works in local, national, and international government and community services to improve the well-being of survivors of violence.
Kiriana Bird
Kiriana Bird
Dr Kiriana Bird is passionate about health, equity and Māori wellbeing.
Hata Temo
Hata Temo
Ko Maataatua te Waka
Ko Maungapōhatu te Maunga
Ko Hinemataroa te Awa
Ko Tūhoe te Iwi
Dr. Jade Tamatea
Dr. Jade Tamatea
As a clinician-researcher, Jade is committed to health equity. Her doctoral work at the University of Auckland investigated treatment inequities in thyrotoxicosis for Māori, laying the foundation for her continuing research into ethnic inequities in endocrine health. E kore e mimiti te puna o te aroha o tōku whānau whānui. Whether in the clinic, classroom, or meeting room, she carries the aspirations of her people and strives to uplift Māori voices in all spaces.
Ezekiel Raui
Ezekiel Raui
Ezekiel Raui is an outstanding young man who genuinely cares about the wellbeing of youth in this country.
Witi Ashby
Witi Ashby
I first met Witi in March 2013 in his role as Kaitakawaenga for the Mental Health Founda
