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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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.

Dr Lily Fraser is a trailblazing GP and Clinical Director committed to equitable healthcare through kaupapa Māori frameworks.

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.

Jeanine actively contributes to advancing well-being aspirations for her whānau, hapū and iwi Māori.

He Rangatira Leaders

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 MBChB PhD FRNZCGP FNZCPHM

Kāti Māmoe, Kāi Tahu, and Waitaha

Kim Dougall

Ngāti Kahungunu

Dr Lily Fraser MBChB, Distinguished FRNZCGP

Kāi Tahu

Jacqui Harema

Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hamoa

Dr Rachel Brown

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

Jeanine Tamati-Elliffe

Kāi Tahu, Kāti Māmoe, Te Atiawa and Ngāti Mutunga