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Helen Lenihan is shaping the future of mental health care for Māori—ensuring that healing is not just about treatment, but about reclaiming mana, resilience, and whānau well-being.

Helen Lenihan

Kāi Tahu, Kāti Māmoe, Waitaha

BSc (Hons), MSc, PGDipClinPsych, MNZCCP

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Dr Kirsten Smiler is a distinguished Māori health researcher and lecturer at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.

Dr Kirsten Smiler

Te Whānau a Kai, Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki, Rongowhakaata, Te Whakatōhea, Ngāti Kahungunu

MA, PhD

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A dedicated clinician, Cynthia has over 18 years of experience as a Diabetes Specialist Podiatrist, profoundly impacting Māori communities through her practice in clinical biomechanics, orthotics, and diabetic amputation prevention.

Cynthia Otene

Ngāpuhi

MHSc

Maungataniwha te Maunga

Tapapa te Awa

Mangamuka te Marae

Ngapuhi te Wharemoko

Puhi Kai Ariki

Puhi Moana Ariki

Puhi Taniwha Rau

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Waimarama Durie

Ngāti Kauwhata, Rangitāne, Ngāi te Rangi, Ngāti Raukawa

He uri whakaheke a Waimarama nō ngā kāwai whakapapa o Ngāti Kauwhata, o Rangitāne, o Tauranga Moana anō hoki.

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An influential voice in health policy, Dr Hotu champions a whānau ora and kaupapa Māori approach to healthcare, aiming for sustainable and equitable health outcomes for Māori.

Dr Sandra Hotu

Tainui-Ngāti Maniapoto, Hauāuru-Ngāti Ruanui

MBChB, FRACP

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Irene Kereama-Royal is a Māori researcher, cancer equity advocate, and legal scholar dedicated to advancing kaupapa Māori approaches in health, genomic research, and cross-cultural science ethics.

Irene Kereama-Royal

Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Maniapoto

LLM, LLB

Irene Kereama-Royal is a Māori researcher, cancer equity advocate, and legal scholar dedicated to advancing kaupapa Māori approaches in health, genomic research, and cross-cultural science ethics.

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Wiremu’s mahi challenges traditional models of leadership and wellbeing, advocating instead for restorative, whakapapa-driven approaches that honour both te tangata and te taiao.

Wiremu Matthews

Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Maniapoto
Wiremu’s mahi challenges traditional models of leadership and wellbeing, advocating instead for restorative, whakapapa-driven approaches that honour both te tangata and te taiao.
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Mathew's holistic worldview is reflected in every part of his life. A dedicated father, partner, and community connector, he lives his values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, and equity—whether designing mental health services or gathering kai moana with whanau.

Mathew Kiore

Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Rora, Ngāti Parekaitini
Mathew's holistic worldview is reflected in every part of his life. A dedicated father, partner, and community connector, he lives his values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, and equity—whether designing mental health services or gathering kai moana with whanau.
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Dr Maia Tipene

Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Awa

MBChB

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Recognised as an emerging leader, Selwyn Te Paa continues to combine clinical practice, research excellence, and cultural advocacy, making meaningful contributions to advancing Māori health equity.

Dr Selwyn Te Paa

Ngāti Whātua, Ngāpuhi, Waikato-Tainui, Ngāti Kahungunu
Recognised as an emerging leader, Selwyn Te Paa continues to combine clinical practice, research excellence, and cultural advocacy, making meaningful contributions to advancing Māori health equity.
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