Ngāti Porou,Ngāti Maui, Ngāti Hikairo, Ngāti Apakura
As a midwife, Kaniwa Kupenga-Tamarama is passionate about supporting women in their most vulnerable, intimate, and sacred moments.
Ngāti Kahungunu
He recognises his purpose and passion in life is to share, collaborate and advance the self-determined health aspirations of Māori and Pacific peoples.
Ngāti Raukawa
Leilani Maraku develops and delivers Kaupapa Māori Mental Health & Addiction peer support services throughout the Manawatū region for adults, youth, and their whānau.
Ngāti Pukenga, Ngāti Maru, Ngāti Kahungunu
Riana strongly believes that we must change now so that our tamariki and mokopuna have a better future.
Ngāti Ira, Ngai Tamahaua, Ngāti Patumoana, Te Whakatōhea, Airihi
DClinPsy, MSc Psychology
Emerald Muriwai is a Clinical Psychologist with a background in kaupapa Māori research, public health, indigenous psychology and sport psychology.
Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāiterangi, Te Arawa
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.
Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Wai, Ngāti Whātua, Waikato
Mataroria credits Te Reo and tikanga Māori as his tūāpapa - the foundation of his identity and successes.
Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Tukorehe
Dr Kiriana Bird is passionate about health, equity and Māori wellbeing.