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.

Tricia wants to see eyes, hearts and minds open to the potential of Aotearoa as a Tiriti o Waitangi led nation.

Matthew Tukaki is a man of action with little tolerance for incompetent governance that negatively impacts the lives of those most in need of competent policy-making and delivery of care.

Tohaina ō painga ki te ao

Share your gifts with the world

He toa taumata rau

Courage has many resting places.

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

Dale is equally comfortable in many different environments whether it be on the Marae or in the Boardroom, in clinical settings or with government ministers and business partner.

I believe Papaarangi would describe herself as a Te Rarawa public health physician, known for her work demanding Crown accountability for Māori Health Inequities.

“He kai kei nāna ringa” - She has kai at the end of her hands

Cherryl is an astute leader who exemplifies humility by giving selflessly, providing wise mentorship, and encouraging others to do their best.

For many years now Andre has led kaupapa Māori based workforce development by contributing to the advancement of innovative and dynamic kaupapa Māori based therapeutic resources.

He Rangatira Leaders

Tricia Keelan

Ngāti Porou, Te Aupōuri, Ngāti Kahungungu, Rongomaiwahine

Matthew Tukaki

Ngāi te Rangi, Mataatua, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui

Wayne Blisset

Ngāpuhi

Tania Papali’i

Ngāpuhi, Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki

Pauline Allan Downs

Te Rarawa

Dr Dale Bramley

Ngā Puhi, Ngāti Hine, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui

Professor Papaarangi Reid

Te Rarawa, Te Rarawa

Sharon Shea

Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Haua, Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Hako

Dr Cherryl Waerea-i-te-Rangi Smith

Ngāti Apa, Whanganui, Te Aitanga a Hauiti, Ngāi Tumapuhiarangi

Andre McLachlan

Ngāti Apa (Ngāti Kauae), Muaūpoko (Ngāti Pāriri)