Diane Koti

Ngāti Porou, Te Whānau ā Apanui, Ngāti Maniapoto, Waikato-Tainui

Diane Koti is deeply passionate about Indigenous development, kaupapa Māori advancement, and research, particularly in psychology, mental health, and well-being. A dedicated leader, Diane focuses on achieving whānau-centred outcomes and promoting social justice through her mahi.

Her vocational journey spans diverse industries, including banking, finance, and retail, before transitioning to health in 2007. Diane’s commitment to Māori mental health inspired her to complete a Master’s in Psychology with support from Te Rau Puawai at Massey University and is currently pursuing Doctoral studies in Health at Victoria University exploring mental health and well-being.

Diane’s recent roles include General Manager of Localities and Acting General Manager Oranga Hinengaro at Te Aka Whai Ora – The Māori Health Authority, prior to its disestablishment.  In these positions, she played a pivotal role in establishing, developing, and implementing Localities and Oranga Hinengaro initiatives, focusing on improving Māori mental health outcomes across all ages and their whānau.

An experienced leader with a demonstrated history in the health sector, Diane draws inspiration from the ways iwi Māori manaaki and support whānau in need. She aspires to see healthcare systems based on mātauranga Māori, offering care that meets the holistic needs of communities.

Toitū te mana o te whenua
Toitū te mana motuhake
Toitū Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Links:

Te Rau Ora Board of Directors Diane Koti  

Di Koti -Director Health Hawke’s Bay Te Oranga o Te Matau-a- Māui Board

Māori Health Promotion – Developing a prosperous workforce for whānau and whenua

2023 National Suicide Prevention and Postvention Hui - Diane Koti

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Updated 06 December 2024

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Kāi Tahu, Te Ātiawa, Ngāti Mutunga, Ngāti Tama

Ko Hikaroroa te mauka
Ko Waikouaiti te awa
Ko Kāi Tahu rātou ko Te Ātiawa, ko Ngāti Mutunga kā iwi
Ko Puketeraki rāua ko Ōtākou kā marae

Casey Mansson

Ngāti Awa, Ngāpuhi

Raised in Tāmaki Makaurau, during high school, she became aware of the social categorisation between Māori and non-Māori in Aotearoa and the health disparities among different ethnic groups.

Ko Whangatauatia te maunga

Ko Karirikura te moana

Ko Te Ohaki te Marae

Ko Te Rarawa, ko Nga Puhi oku Iwi

Ko Ngati Pakahi, me Nga Uri Waka Tinana te hapu

Leoma Tawaroa

Te Āti Haunui-a-Pāpārangi, Whanganui, Ngāti Apa

Leoma Tawaroa is dedicated to working towards equity for Māori in her health and social care roles that focus on community and youth development work, whānau ora action, project coordination, and management.