Ko Ngā Rangatira

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 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 is an innovative leader in Māori health, education, and equity.

Mere Balzer

As a leader Mere surrounds herself with people from all walks of life.

Te Ropu Poa

Te Rōpu Poa is a visionary leader and dedicated advocate for Māori well-being and self-determination.

Tania Papali’i

He toa taumata rau

Courage has many resting places.

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

As a midwife, Kaniwa Kupenga-Tamarama is passionate about supporting women in their most vulnerable, intimate, and sacred moments.

Haehaetu Barrett

Whakapapa

Te Arawa te Waka

Ngati Whaakaue te Iwi

Ngati Karenga te hapu

Professor Denise Wilson

I have been fortunate to have Professor Denise Wilson as my primary supervisor while studying towards a PhD with the

Kim Hinetotorirangi Kaua Whaanga-Kipa

Kim was born and grew up in Rongowhakaata (Gisborne) and had the pleasure of being surrounded by many generations of whānau.

Kataraina Jean Te Huia

Jean Te Huia (Ngāti Kahungunu) is a well-known advocate for Māori health, particularly maternal and child health.