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.

Te Ropu Poa

Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Te Rino, Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Kahu, Ngāti Kahu ki Whangaroa

Te Rōpu Poa is a visionary leader and dedicated advocate for Māori well-being and self-determination.

Dr Tess Moeke-Maxwell

Ngāi Tai, Ngāti Porou

Tess believes that the end of life and dying are important opportunities for us to release the past, forgive, be forgiven, and to love without conditions.

Lady Tureiti Moxon

Ngāti Pāhauwera, Ngāti Kahungunu, Kāi Tahu

Tureiti Moxon is the definition of a transformational servant leader.

Terri Cassidy

Ngāti Maniapoto

I have had the honour and absolute privilege of knowing Terri Cassidy for over 20 years now.

Ngaropi Cameron

Ngāti Mutunga, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairoa, Te Ātiawa

Ngaropi is a registered general and obstetric nurse, member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors and an active iwi member.

Tui Taurua-Peihopa is a fearless and influential leader within the tangata whaiora movement, dedicated to advocating for equity, dismantling stigma, and elevating the voices of those with lived exp

Di Grennell MNZM

Ngāti Mutunga o Wharekauri, Ngāi Tahu

"Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini."

My achievement is not that of the individual but the contributions of many.

Associate Professor Leonie Pihama

Te Ātiawa, Ngāti Māhanga, Ngā Māhanga a Tairi

Leonie is a leading kaupapa Māori educator and researcher, well-known in our communities. She graduated with her MA (1993 First Class Hons) and PhD in Education (2001) from the

Ronald Baker

Ngāti Porou, Te Aitanga a Hauiti, Ngāi Tāmanuhiri, Te Whānau o Rongomaiwahine

Ronald Baker was born in Hastings, the older of twin boys to Rutu Tawhiorangi Tumaurirere-Baker.

Dr Moana Eruera

Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Ruanui, Ngāti Rangiwewehi

Authentic - tikanga based - grounded - professional - insightful - hūmārie - pukumahi - real - mokopuna focused - driven - sets high standards - accountable...