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
Professor Linda Waimarie Nikora
Professor Linda Waimarie Nikora
Ko te pae tawhiti, whāia kia tata
Ko te pae tata, whakamaua kia tinā
To seek new knowledge as yet unexplored
Boyd Broughton
Boyd Broughton
Since 2003, when Boyd Broughton began his career in health with Hāpai te Hauora, he has supported te ao Māori within health services through various roles in NGOs, government agencies, tertiary institutions, local councils, Marae Committees, and other community groups.
Patrick Le Geyt
Patrick Le Geyt
Patrick Le Geyt has over 25 years of experience working in health and disability in the commercial, public, and not-for-profit sectors.
Te Oraiti Reedy
Te Oraiti Reedy
Te Oraiti is an innovative leader in Māori health, education, and equity.
Mere Balzer
Mere Balzer
As a leader Mere surrounds herself with people from all walks of life.
Te Ropu Poa
Te Ropu Poa
Te Rōpu Poa is a visionary leader and dedicated advocate for Māori well-being and self-determination.
Tania Papali’i
Tania Papali’i
He toa taumata rau
Courage has many resting places.
Coral Wiapo
Coral Wiapo
Coral Wiapo is dedicated to making significant contributions to improve Māori healthcare. She is passionate about developing the necessary skills, knowledge, and expertise to support the development of the nursing workforce to be able to respond to the needs of Māori. Coral recognises the intersectionality of being wahine Māori, a nurse and a lesbian and strives to give visibility to the strengths that are inherent within this.
Kaniwa Kupenga-Tamarama
Kaniwa Kupenga-Tamarama
As a midwife, Kaniwa Kupenga-Tamarama is passionate about supporting women in their most vulnerable, intimate, and sacred moments.
