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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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Mata's leadership is characterised by her deep-rooted connection to her whakapapa and her relentless pursuit of equity for Māori

Mata Cherrington

Ngāti Hine, Te Kapotai, Ngāpuhi-Nui-Tonu, Ngāi Pakeha

LLB, BSocSc 

Mata Cherrington is dedicated to improving hauora outcomes for whānau Māori through strategic and advisory roles. 

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Shelley Campbell is dedicated to reducing health inequities and creating an effective health system through the development of community and primary healthcare services.

Shelley Campbell

Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Kahu, Ngāpuhi

MNZM 

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Dr Le Grice is deeply committed to ensuring Māori whānau and rangatahi have access to culturally safe sexual, reproductive, and mental healthcare.

Dr Jade Le Grice

Te Rarawa, Ngāpuhi

PhD

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His career spans over four decades, weaving together clinical practice, research, governance, and policy advocacy to embed kaupapa Māori approaches in healthcare.

Professor David Tipene-Leach

Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Kere, Ngāti Manuhiri

MNZM MBChB, DipComH, FRNZCGP (Dist), NZCPHM

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Teresa Wall

Te Rarawa, Te Aupōuri

Teresa Wall has dedicated her career to ensuring equitable health outcomes for Māori, driving policy reforms, and strengthening the Māori health sector.

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Dr Neha’s work continues to inspire the next generation of Māori psychologists, ensuring kaupapa Māori remains at the heart of psychological health and wellbeing research and practice, ensuring whānau knowledge systems are spotlighted and front and centre of her mahi.

Dr Tia Neha

Nō Ngāti Porou, Te Whānau ā Apanui, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngā Puhi

PhD, MSc, MA, BA Hons, BSc, BEd

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Kahurangi follows proudly in the footsteps of his late father, honouring his legacy by caring for the communities that have nurtured and continue to support his whānau.

Kahurangi Fergusson - Tibble

Ngāti Porou, Te Aitanga ā Mahaki, Ngāti Uenukukopako

Kahurangi Fergusson-Tibble has focused his career on the mental health, addictions, and disabilities sector.

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Dr Kuramaiki Lacey

Ngāruahine, Te Arawa

BDS

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Chrissie’s work emphasises self-advocacy, equity, and whānau ora, especially for tāngata kāpō Māori.

Christina (Chrissie) Cowan

Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Rangitāne, Ngāti Porou

Chrissie has led transformative changes in the disability sector as Chief Executive of Kāpō Māori Aotearoa New Zealand Inc, a National, Indigeno

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A skilled leader and advocate, Christine's work spans academia, health, and community development, demonstrating her dedication to whānau well-being and Māori aspirations.

Dr Christine Ngā Hau Elers

Ngāti Kauwhata, Ngāti Kahungunu, Rangitāne ki Wairarapa, Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga, Maniapoto, Ngāti Hauā, Kai Tahu

PhD, LLM with Distinction, LLB, BTchg, BEd

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