Ko Ngā Rangatira

Grace Tairua is a wife and mother of four girls who is currently in her second year at Wintec studying for a Bachelor of Nursing.

Tapeka's passion for advancing Māori oral health is palpable and deeply rooted in a profound understanding of the significance of oral health within Māori culture.

Kelly is committed to enhancing the well-being of her community, using her knowledge and experience to support and empower individuals and whānau.

Helena’s leadership is grounded in a belief that Māori must not only be participants in biomedical research but also decision-makers, defining ethics, leading innovation, and shaping outcomes.

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

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

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

Recognised as an emerging leader, Selwyn Te Paa continues to combine clinical practice, research excellence, and cultural advocacy, making meaningful contributions to advancing Māori health equity.

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

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.