Zoë Bristowe is deeply passionate about Māori development and social justice.

Kelly is committed to enhancing the well-being of her community, using her knowledge and experience to support and empower individuals and whānau.

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.

Ko Maataatua te Waka

Ko Maungapōhatu te Maunga

Ko Hinemataroa te Awa

Ko Tūhoe te Iwi

Ko Ngaati Tawhaki, Ngaati Rongo, me te Maahurehure ngā hapū

As an aspiring Māori health practitioner, she is on the path to becoming a  future Māori health leader.

As a mental health nurse and health consultant, Tish Siaosi focuses on incorporating Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles into her well-being support.

Throughout her career in health, she has also focused on uplifting the smokefree sector in Manawatu by supporting whānau, particularly wahine and māmā, in becoming smokefree.

Charlizza Matehe utilises her creative and artistic abilities to facilitate challenging conversations around mental health with young people.

Wiremu Nia Nia is a tohunga and matekite known for his mahi wairua and knowledge of traditional healing practices.

Ko Neta Smith toku ingoa

Ko Jesse MuruPaenga toku Matua

Ko TePaia tai Puhi roa Maaka toku Whaea

No Oturu / Muriwhenua ahau