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.

Having a strong value base, being committed to what they mean and never giving up also supports Chris in actualising his aspirations.

Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu

A competent psychiatrist with a moko kauae, fluent in te reo Māori, who can sit and play the guitar and tell really good stories.

Whaowhia te kete mātauranga - Fill your basket of knowledge

Professor Chellie Spiller is a distinguished academic in leadership at the Waikato Management School and a passionate advocate for Māori

I have been fortunate to have Professor Denise Wilson as my primary supervisor while studying towards a PhD with the

He toka tūmoana he ākinga nā ngā tai

A standing rock in the sea, lashed by the tides (Kawharu, 2008)

He kūaka mārangaranga, kotahi te manu, i tau ki te tahuna, tau atu, tau atu, kua tau mai

Dr. Fiona Cram, a distinguished social psychologist, has dedicated her career to advancing kaupapa Māori research, evaluation, and education.

What is leadership, and how is it manifest in this competitive world? The challenge to write about Māori leaders is timely.

He Rangatira Leaders

Chris Webber

Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga, Te Āti Awa

Donna Blair

Ngāi Tahu

Dr Diana Rangihuna-Kopua

Ngāti Porou

Dr Amohia Boulton

Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi te Rangi, Ngāti Pūkenga, Ngāti Mutunga

Dr Chellie Spiller

Ngāti Kahungunu

Professor Denise Wilson

Ngāti Tahinga, Tainui

Dr Dianne Wepa

Ngāti Kahungunu

Ellen Norman

Ngāti Kuri, Ngāti Kahu, Ngāpuhi

Dr Fiona Cram NZOM

Ngāti Pāhauwera

Dr Heather Gifford

Ngāti Hauiti, Te Atihaunui ā Papārangi