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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Throughout her career in health, she has also focused on uplifting the smokefree sector in Manawatu by supporting whānau, particularly wahine and māmā, in becoming smokefree.

Wiremu Nia Nia is a tohunga and matekite known for his mahi wairua and knowledge of traditional healing practices.

Ko Neta Smith toku ingoa

Ko Jesse MuruPaenga toku Matua

Ko TePaia tai Puhi roa Maaka toku Whaea

No Oturu / Muriwhenua ahau

Ariana is known and respected for her dedication to whānau through her advocacy for social justice and social change in stopping violence against women and children.

Pania Coote is a highly skilled and visionary leader in the health and community sectors, renowned for her strategy expertise and for addressing health inequities.

Much of her work involves identifying where and how Māori health inequities occur and testing ways to eliminate these inequities.

She has spent the last 30 years working in the health and disability sector, specialising in mental health, addiction, and public health, covering clinical and leadership roles.

MBChB, Distinguished FRNZCGP

Jacqui grew up in West Auckland and has accumulated over 20 years of experience in indigenous service, strategy and innovation, family-centred design, and implementing and integrating outcome frameworks.

Dr.Rachel Brown is noted for her leadership, integrity, and passion for all things Māori and manaaki tangata. She has significant experience in health, social services, research, education, iwi and community experience.

He Rangatira Leaders

Fay Selby Law

Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga

Wiremu Nia Nia

Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāi Tūhoe

Neta Smith

Ngati Kuri, Ko Te Aupouri, Ko Ngaitakato, Ko Ngatikahu, Ko Ngati Rehia me Te Rarawa

Ariana Simpson

Ngati Awa, Te Whānau -ā- Apanui, Ngāti Rangihouhiri

Pania Coote

Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Kauwhata, Ngāti Raukawa

Professor Sue Crengle

Kāti Māmoe, Kāi Tahu, and Waitaha

Kim Dougall

Ngāti Kahungunu

Dr Lily Fraser

Kāi Tahu

Jacqui Harema

Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hamoa

Dr Rachel Brown

Te Atiawa, Ngāti Mutunga ki Wharekauri, Kāi Tahu, Tuahiwi and Kāti Māmoe