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.

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.

Kirsty has worked in Māori health service delivery and national workforce development for over 20 years.

Mara has many years of experience in Indigenous development across various sectors.

Louise Kuraia is a recognised leader in Māori health strategy and development, with extensive experience in Māori health funding, planning, policy, service and workforce development, systems change

Mihimarino te maunga

Waikaukau o Kiri Tapu te wai

Mataatua te waka

Te Whānau-ā-Apanui te iwi

He Rangatira Leaders

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)

Kirsty Maxwell-Crawford

Tapuika; Ngāi Tai

Mara Andrews

Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Raukawa, Whakatohea

Louise Kuraia

Ngāti Manu, Kōhatutaka, Ngāpuhi, Whakatōhea, Ngāi Tai ki Tōrere

Kohe Pene

Te Whānau-ā-Apanui