As a clinician-researcher, Jade is committed to health equity. Her doctoral work at the University of Auckland investigated treatment inequities in thyrotoxicosis for Māori, laying the foundation for her continuing research into ethnic inequities in endocrine health. E kore e mimiti te puna o te aroha o tōku whānau whānui. Whether in the clinic, classroom, or meeting room, she carries the aspirations of her people and strives to uplift Māori voices in all spaces.
Dr Ihirangi Heke
Dr Ihirangi Heke
Ihirangi Heke, of Tainui-Waikato descent, was raised in the South Island mountain adventure environment before it was popularly known as such. This has helped to mould his particular approach to his personal and professional life, which has seen him build a range of specialised skills, knowledge and experiences in health and physical activity.
Wi Te Tau Huata
Wi Te Tau Huata
The myriad of stars glimmer down across the dark night
The radiant light of the full moon shines brightly
Dr Waikaremoana Waitoki
Dr Waikaremoana Waitoki
Her passion for kaupapa Māori research, the growth and development of Māori students within psychology and her commitment to growing Māori indigenous psychology keep her there.
Dr Rawiri McKree Jansen
Dr Rawiri McKree Jansen
Dr Rawiri McKree Jansen's mahi in hauora Māori, at both grassroots and national levels, speaks volumes about his passion for improving equity within New Zealand's health system.
Ruatau Perez
Ruatau Perez
Ruatau Perez is passionate about sharing his knowledge of Whare Wānanga, guided by his own Tūpuna to share an indigenous worldview of health and well-being for modern-day living.
Bridgette Masters-Awatere
Bridgette Masters-Awatere
Alongside her mahi in health, she has been a leader in Kaupapa Māori Psychology studies.
Taima Campbell
Taima Campbell
RGON, MHSc (1st Class Honours), PGDip Business (Māori Development
Michael Naera
Michael Naera
Michael’s leadership to maintain the focus and course to achieve the right thing remains. He tino rangatira tēnei – not only does Michael have the skills and attributes of being an emerging leader, but he also has the mana to be a great leader.
Dr Tess Moeke-Maxwell
Dr Tess Moeke-Maxwell
Tess believes that the end of life and dying are important opportunities for us to release the past, forgive, be forgiven, and to love without conditions.
