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.

Be inspired. Aspire.

I have had the honour and absolute privilege of knowing Terri Cassidy for over 20 years now.

Pam Armstrong is a tribal leader who is an avid advocate for improving Māori health and eliminating health inequities.

Ngaropi is a registered general and obstetric nurse, member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors and an active iwi member.

The waiata of Tui

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini.

My achievement is not that of the individual but the contributions of many.

Leonie is a leading kaupapa Māori educator and researcher, well-known in our communities. She graduated with her MA (1993 First Class Hons) and PhD in Education (2001) from the

I first met Ronald (Ron) when he came to work at Tokanui Psychiatric Hospital in the Waikato as a staff nurse in 1985, I was a student nurse there at the time.

Authentic - tikanga based - grounded - professional - insightful - hūmārie - pukumahi - real - mokopuna focused - driven - sets high standards - accountable...

I first met Witi in March 2013 in his role as Kaitakawaenga for the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand (MHF).

The myriad of stars glimmer down across the dark night

The radiant light of the full moon shines brightly

He Rangatira Leaders

Terri Cassidy

Ngāti Maniapoto

Pam Armstrong

Ngāti Wai, Ngāti Whātua, Ngāpuhi

Ngaropi Cameron

Ngāti Mutunga, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairoa, Te Ātiawa

Tui Taurua-Peihopa

Ngāpuhi

Di Grennell

Ngāti Mutunga o Wharekauri, Ngāi Tahu

Associate Professor Leonie Pihama

Te Ātiawa, Ngāti Māhanga, Ngā Māhanga a Tairi

Ronald Baker

Ngāti Porou, Te Aitanga a Hauiti, Ngāi Tāmanuhiri, Te Whānau o Rongomaiwahine

Dr Moana Eruera

Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Ruanui, Ngāti Rangiwewehi

Witi Ashby

Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Kawa

Wi Te Tau Huata

Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairoa, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Heretaunga