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 Dudley grew up in central Auckland as one of eight siblings and attended Blockhouse Bay Primary and Intermediate Schools and Lynfield College.

Dr Cadence Kaumoana holds a Masters and

Dr. Simon Te Manihi Bennett is a distinguished clinical psychologist and academic dedicated to enhancing Māori mental health through culturally responsive therapeutic practices and education.

Dr Ricky Bell has a clinical background with over 30 years of experience in the health sector.

Nicola Ehau has spent over 40 years providing support and expertise in mental health, Māori health, and workforce planning.

Lorraine Hetaraka is the Chief Nurse at the Ministry of H

Dr Glenn Doherty has held multiple roles in the health sector, which has resulted in a strategic, innovative, and inclusive leadership style. An essential feature of Glenn’s day-to-day focus is teaching and mentoring the next generation of health professionals.

Alongside her mahi in health, she has been a leader in Kaupapa Māori Psychology studies.

Her focus is to help collective efforts aimed at addressing the inequities Māori and vulnerable persons experience within the existing health system.

He Rangatira Leaders

Riki Nia Nia

Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngāti Kahungunu, Tonga

Dr Makarena Diana Dudley (Margaret Dudley) NZOM

Te Rarawa, Te Aupōuri, Ngāti Kahu

Dr Cadence Kaumoana EdD, M.Ed

Ngāti Maniapoto, Waikato, Ngāti Apakura, Te Ati Awa, Ngāti Te Ata, Ngāti Pāoa

Dr Simon Bennett BSc, MSc, PGDipClinPsych, PhD

Ngāti Whakaue, (Te Arawa), Patu Harakeke (Ngā Puhi), Kāti Waewae (Kai Tahu)

Dr Ricky Bell PhD, MManipPhty, PGDipMPhysio, BPhty

Ngāti Hine, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hau, Te Rarawa, Te Aupōuri

Nicola Ehau

Ngāti Porou

Lorraine Hetaraka

Ngāti Kahu, Tapuika, Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāiterangi, Ngāti Ranginui,

Dr Glenn Doherty

Ngāti Porou

Bridgette Masters-Awatere

Te Rarawa, Te Aupouri, Tūwharetoa ki Kawerau, Ngai te Rangi

Fiona Wiremu

Tūhoe,Hāmua, Te Mahurehure, Ngāti Koura, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngai Tamarāwaho