Ngāti Kahungungu, Rangitāne, Kāi Tahu, Kāti Mamoe, Ngāti Porou
Dr. Lynne Russell is a dedicated researcher, educator, and advocate in the field of mental health, with a particular focus on Māori suicide prevention and postvention.
Te Aitanga a Hauiti, Ngāti Ira, Ngāti Porou
Wayne Ngata is a strong supporter of the revitalisation of te reo Māori and education models that are underpinned by Māori processes.
Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Porou
Willie Jackson comes from a renowned family of activists who have worked tirelessly to advance the rights of poorly paid workers while exposing social injustice on many levels, using Māori matters as a touch stone.
Ngāti Wai, Ngāti Tamaterā
He warmly describes his kaupapa as doing science that prioritises Māori health.
Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi te Rangi, Ngāi Tamarāwaho, Tūhoe, Tainui
Te Puea Winiata is an influential Māori woman, whose leadership gives hope and inspiration for us all to improve, advocate and promote Māori health and wellbeing.
Ngāti Kahu
I am grateful for the opportunity to write about this extraordinary wahine toa. I am lucky to have done my psychiatry training in Sylvia’s wake.
Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Haua
Phyllis Tangitu has been a trailblazer in Māori health, with 33 years of service at Lakes District Health Board (DHB), where she provided leadership and support in Māori Health and Māori Mental Health and Addictions.
Ngāti Hine
She is an inspirational leader of Māori development locally, regionally and nationally. She is renowned for her contribution to individuals, families, and communities. An educator, leader of innovation and best practice, a key advisor to the Health and Disability Commissioner, mediator, keynote speaker, author and songwriter.
Te Arawa, Ngāti Uenukukōpako, Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Whakaue, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kahungunu
Michael’s leadership to maintain the focus and course to achieve the right thing remains. He tino rangatira tēnei – not only does Michael have the skills and attributes of being an emerging leader, but he also has the mana to be a great leader.
Tūhourangi, Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Ranginui, Maniapoto
As a leader Mere surrounds herself with people from all walks of life. Mere utilises their skills to accelerate Māori aspirations to lessen the health disparities among Māori.