Ko Ngā Rangatira

Andrew Waa is a public health academic whose research work has focussed on how we can eliminate tobacco-related harm among whānau Māori and achieve a Tupeka Kore vision for Aotearoa.

Dr. Teah Carlson is a Kaupapa Māori researcher and evaluator dedicated to shifting power back to whānau and communities regarding the design and delivery of health services, workforce development, governance, qualitative methods, strategy, and evaluation

Jeanine actively contributes to advancing well-being aspirations for her whānau, hapū and iwi Māori.

Her whānau describes her as a pillar of strength, especially for emerging leaders within her whānau. It is my pleasure that I have the opportunity to write about Mapihi as a Māori leader.

Tohaina ō painga ki te ao

Share your gifts with the world

 

Dr Maria Baker has gained over 20 years of expertise in healthcare, mental health, and social care workforce development for Māori.

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.

Rawiri Blundell is a transformative Māori health leader, researcher, and equity strategist whose mahi is grounded in whānau, whakapapa, and justice. With over 20 years of experience across the health sector, Rawiri has championed Māori-led solutions that prioritise mana motuhake, cultural safety, and system change.