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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Egan Bidois advocates for users of mental health services and is passionate about helping those in their most vulnerable times. He believes it is a blessing to assist those experiencing times of mental distress.

Riana strongly believes that we must change now so that our tamariki and mokopuna have a better future.

Dr Vicki Macfarlane FRNZCGP, FAChAM, is a dedicated GP and addiction medicine specialist who strongly emphasises providing quality medical care with compassion and kindness.

Leilani Maraku develops and delivers Kaupapa Māori Mental Health & Addiction peer support services throughout the Manawatū region for adults, youth, and their whānau.

As a midwife, Kaniwa Kupenga-Tamarama is passionate about supporting women in their most vulnerable, intimate, and sacred moments.

As a nurse, Alisha Tamepo-Pehi is passionate about making a real difference in families through her mental health mahi.

Te Rangimaria passion arises from his lived experience of addiction and the importance of including Māori cultural imperatives in delivering addiction support services in our communities.

Selina Elkington is a leading Māori addiction practitioner whose mahi is dedicated to improving the impact of systemic inequities on Māori communities.

Tane Cassidy has worked in health marketing, funding, and policy development. His leadership is focused on improving health and wellbeing with Iwi, communities, and whānau.

Within the public healthcare sector, Te Pora Thompson-Evans has grounded her mahi in the vision of truly achieving Mana Motuhake.

He Rangatira Leaders

Egan Bidois

Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāiterangi, Te Arawa

Riana Manuel

Ngāti Pukenga, Ngāti Maru, Ngāti Kahungunu

Vicki Macfarlane

Te Arawa

Leilani Maraku

Ngāti Raukawa

Kaniwa Kupenga-Tamarama

Ngāti Porou,Ngāti Maui, Ngāti Hikairo, Ngāti Apakura

Alisha Tamepo-Pehi

Ngāti Porou, Ngāpuhi

Te Rangimaria Warbrick

Rangitāne, Ngāti Rangitihi

Selina Elkington

Ngāti Koata, Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ngāti Kuia

Tane Cassidy

Ngāpuhi

Te Pora Thompson

Ngāti Hauā