Ruahine Albert is passionate about social justice and works in local, national, and international government and community services to improve the well-being of survivors of violence.
Joanna Hikaka
Joanna Hikaka
Dr Joanna Hikaka is a clinical pharmacist and health researcher focusing on equitable access to health services for Māori and developing anti-racist health services.
Kirimatao Paipa
Kirimatao Paipa
Kirimatao Paipa has gained a wealth of knowledge and skills from her decades of work as a family violence practitioner, Kaupapa Māori researcher, and evaluator.
Professor David Tipene-Leach
Professor David Tipene-Leach
MNZM MBChB, DipComH, FRNZCGP (Dist), NZCPHM
Ezekiel Raui
Ezekiel Raui
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.