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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Whakapapa

Te Arawa te Waka

Ngati Whaakaue te Iwi

Ngati Karenga te hapu

Te Koutu te marae

Ngongotaha te maunga

Pania Tahau-Hodges is a dedicated advocate for Māori storytelling and language revitalisation.

Dr Dudley grew up in central Auckland as one of eight siblings and attended Blockhouse Bay Primary and Intermediate Schools and Lynfield College.

EdD, M.Ed

BSc, MSc, PGDipClinPsych, PhD

PhD, MManipPhty, PGDipMPhysio, BPhty

Nicola Ehau has spent over 40 years providing support and expertise in mental health, Māori health, and workforce planning.

Lorraine Hetaraka is the Chief Nurse at the Ministry of H

Dr Glenn Doherty has held multiple roles in the health sector, which has resulted in a strategic, innovative, and inclusive leadership style. An essential feature of Glenn’s day-to-day focus is teaching and mentoring the next generation of health professionals.

Alongside her mahi in health, she has been a leader in Kaupapa Māori Psychology studies.

He Rangatira Leaders

Haehaetu Barrett

Ngāti Whakaue, Ngāti Kārenga

Pania Tahau-Hodges

Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Tūhoe

Dr Makarena Diana Dudley (Margaret Dudley) NZOM

Te Rarawa, Te Aupōuri, Ngāti Kahu

Dr Cadence Kaumoana

Ngāti Maniapoto, Waikato, Ngāti Apakura, Te Ati Awa, Ngāti Te Ata, Ngāti Pāoa

Dr Simon Bennett

Ngāti Whakaue, (Te Arawa), Patu Harakeke (Ngā Puhi), Kāti Waewae (Kai Tahu)

Dr Ricky Bell

Ngāti Hine, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hau, Te Rarawa, Te Aupōuri

Nicola Ehau

Ngāti Porou

Lorraine Hetaraka

Ngāti Kahu, Tapuika, Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāiterangi, Ngāti Ranginui,

Dr Glenn Doherty

Ngāti Porou

Bridgette Masters-Awatere

Te Rarawa, Te Aupouri, Tūwharetoa ki Kawerau, Ngai te Rangi