Ko Ngā Rangatira

He strongly advocates for whānau to join health interventions and community programs focusing on better whānau outcomes.

Becoming a doctor has always been Boudine's dream, and the chance to give back to her community drives her. Her journey has been made possible through the support of her whānau and generous scholarships.

Rutu King-Hazel is an aspiring mental health advocate and catalyst for positive change. She is passionate about public speaking, empowering others, and demonstrating compassionate leadership to support the well-being of whānau.

Tia Haira is a biomedical scientist specialising in chemical genetics, immunology, and biobanks within mātauranga Māori and western science systems.

Māia Lockyer is currently a 3rd-year medical student at Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka, the University of Otago.

Dr Te Aro Moxon is a paediatrician who works to improve cultural safety, cultural competency, and understanding of Te Reo Māori in the health sector.

Isaac's background lies in exercise physiology and the role of physical activity in improving Māori health and reducing health inequities.

Growing up with Te Reo as her first language and through kōhanga reo and kura Kaupapa, Aroha believes health interventions are already within pūrākau and traditional Māori practices.

Raised in Tāmaki Makaurau, during high school, she became aware of the social categorisation between Māori and non-Māori in Aotearoa and the health disparities among different ethnic groups.

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

Dr Nic Sinnott is passionate about reshaping healthcare to better serve Māori communities.

Maraea Mokaraka is passionate about whānau transformation and building healthy communities.