He Rangatira Leaders

Recognised for their contributions, service, vision, dedication and expertise towards constructive change and improvement to Māori health. We invite you to explore the Maori leaders who influence and contribute to Māori health and wellbeing.

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Riki is most passionate about seeing more Māori enter careers in the health workforce. He strongly believes this will add to the necessary intelligence and capability the system requires to perform more effectively for whānau.

Dr Maira Patu is a Māori health advocate, educator, and clinician, dedicated to transforming Aotearoa’s healthcare landscape through kaupapa Māori approaches.

Mata Cherrington is dedicated to improving hauora outcomes for whānau Māori through strategic and advisory roles.

Shelley Campbell is dedicated to reducing health inequities and creating an effective health system through the development of community and primary healthcare services.

I te taha o tōku whaea ko Ngātokimatawhaorua te waka
Ko Hokianga nui a Kupe te moana.
Ko ōku maunga karangaranga ko Rakautapu me Whiria.
Ko Te Rarawa, me Ngāpuhi ngā iwi

Professor David Tipene-Leach has dedicated his career to improving Māori health and driving systemic change in public health, medical education, and Indigenous research.

Teresa Wall has dedicated her career to ensuring equitable health outcomes for Māori, driving policy reforms, and strengthening the Māori health sector.

Dr Tia Neha is a Māori and Indigenous research psychologist whose research and advocacy have reshaped how Māori whānau, hapū, and iwi engage with psychology.

Kahurangi Fergusson-Tibble has focused his career on the mental health, addictions, and disabilities sector.

Dr Kura Lacey is a trailblazer in Māori oral health equity and a passionate advocate for kaupapa Māori approaches to healthcare.

He Rangatira Leaders

Riki Nia Nia

Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngāti Kahungunu, Tonga

Dr Maira Patu, MBChB, FRNZCGP

Ngāi Tahu, Kati Mamoe, Waitaha, Te Arawa

Mata Cherrington, LLB, BSocSc

Ngāti Hine, Te Kapotai, Ngāpuhi-Nui-Tonu, Ngāi Pakeha

Shelley Campbell, MNZM

Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Kahu, Ngāpuhi

Dr Jade Le Grice, PhD

Te Rarawa, Ngāpuhi

Professor David Tipene-Leach MNZM MBChB, DipComH, FRNZCGP (Dist), NZCPHM

Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Kere, Ngāti Manuhiri

Teresa Wall

Te Rarawa, Te Aupōuri

Dr Tia Neha (PhD, MSc, MA, BA Hons, BSc, BEd)

Nō Ngāti Porou, Te Whānau ā Apanui, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngā Puhi

Kahurangi Fergusson - Tibble

Ngāti Porou, Te Aitanga ā Mahaki, Ngāti Uenukukopako

Dr Kuramaiki Lacey (BDS)

Ngāruahine, Te Arawa