Within the public healthcare sector, Te Pora Thompson-Evans has grounded her mahi in the vision of truly achieving Mana Motuhake.
Dr Lily Fraser
Dr Lily Fraser
MBChB, Distinguished FRNZCGP
Nicola Ehau
Nicola Ehau
Nicola Ehau has spent over 40 years providing support and expertise in mental health, Māori health, and workforce planning.
Cynthia Otene
Cynthia Otene
MHSc
Maungataniwha te Maunga
Tapapa te Awa
Mangamuka te Marae
Dr Hinemoa Elder FRANZCP, PhD, MNZM
Dr Hinemoa Elder FRANZCP, PhD, MNZM
She attributes her success to ‘hard work, determination, and being able to draw from her Māori heritage, synthesising meaning from an indigenous perspective’.
Hayden Wano
Hayden Wano
Titiro! Titiro ki te maunga tiitoohia, Runga o Parihaka. Ko Ngaati Moeahu me Puketapu ngaa hapū.
Louise Ihimaera
Louise Ihimaera
Passionate about quality Māori mental health and addiction services, innovative workforce programmes, solutions-focused and absolutely determined are the words that first come to mind about Louise.
Horiana Williams
Horiana Williams
Horiana Williams has worked in the health sector for over ten years, supporting various businesses and organisations in quality and compliance, foundation assessments, contract reporting, strategic planning, and governance.
Dr Kuramaiki Lacey
Dr Kuramaiki Lacey
BDS
Dr Anne-Marie Jackson
Dr Anne-Marie Jackson
Dr Anne-Marie Jackson is a pioneering force in Indigenous science, kaupapa Māori research, and Māori education. With deep roots in rural Southland and whakapapa to multiple iwi, her journey reflects the aspirations of her late parents—hardworking woolhandlers who instilled in her a commitment to whānau, service, and excellence.
Janice Kuka
Janice Kuka
Over the past twenty-eight years, Jan has demonstrated leadership by her commitment to Māori health and wellbeing.
Dr Matire Louise Ngarongoa Harwood
Dr Matire Louise Ngarongoa Harwood
Dr Matire Harwood is a leader because she demonstrates great aroha for our people.
