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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Ruatau Perez is passionate about sharing his knowledge of Whare Wānanga, guided by his own Tūpuna to share an indigenous worldview of health and well-being for modern-day living.

Tuhakia is committed to supporting initiatives engaged in developing Māori communities with a passion for health, building the workforce, and sharing the value of Te Ao Māori.

Maria Ngawati has always been dedicated to increasing opportunities within her community in several ways. She believes you can achieve change by using many tools and cross-sector relationships.

Nadine is passionate about working collectively through the trusted voices of our people to enable strategies that prioritise and lead the change towards future-focused models of wellbeing that ensure our whānau, hapū, and iwi thrive and flourish.

Dr Joanna Hikaka is a clinical pharmacist and health researcher focusing on equitable access to health services for Māori and developing anti-racist health services.

Dr Kiriana Bird is passionate about health, equity and Māori wellbeing.

Mataroria credits Te Reo and tikanga Māori as his tūāpapa - the foundation of his identity and successes.

Egan Bidois advocates for users of mental health services and is passionate about helping those in their most vulnerable times. He believes it is a blessing to assist those experiencing times of mental distress.

Riana strongly believes that we must change now so that our tamariki and mokopuna have a better future.

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He Rangatira Leaders

Ruatau Perez

Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngāpuhi

Tuhakia Keepa

Te Aitanga a Māhaki, Ngāti Kahungunu, Te Whakatōhea, Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Ruanui

Maria Ngawati

Ngāti Hine, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Porou

Nadine Gray

Te Whakatōhea

Joanna Hikaka

Ngāruahine

Kiriana Bird

Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Tukorehe

Dr Mataroria Lyndon

Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Wai, Ngāti Whātua, Waikato

Egan Bidois

Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāiterangi, Te Arawa

Riana Manuel

Ngāti Pukenga, Ngāti Maru, Ngāti Kahungunu

Dr Vicki Macfarlane

Te Arawa