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Our Council bring diversity and experience across governance, government, and sector representations
Co-Chair

David Waters

David Waters is the Chief Executive of Ambulance New Zealand and the Chief Executive of Ambulance Authorities, the peak body for ambulance services in New Zealand and Australia. He has previously held a number of senior roles in the health...
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David Waters

Co-Chair
Co-Chair

Dr Vanessa Caldwell

Dr Vanessa Caldwell, Kai Tahu, Kati Māmoe, Waitaha, is currently the Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner.  She has extensive experience in working as a clinician and manager in mental health and addiction services as well as in workforce development. Vanessa was...
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Dr Vanessa Caldwell

Co-Chair

Glenn Barclay

Glenn Barclay has held executive level positions in a range of organisations including National Secretary of the Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi (PSA) and Executive Director of the New Zealand Association of Occupational Therapists (NZAOT, now Occupational Therapy New Zealand Whakaora Ngangahau Aotearoa). He...
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Glenn Barclay

Maria Ngawati

Maria Ngawati, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Porou has more than 20 years’ experience in Māori health and education including positions with Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, Unitec Institute of Technology, Te Wānanga o Aotearoa and AUT University. She has done extensive research and analysis in the nexus between Māori...
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Maria Ngawati

Tofilau Talalelei Taufale MNZM

Tofilau Talalelei Taufale, MNZM (NZ Order of Merit for services to Pacific Health), is the Pacific Health Development Manager for the Hawke’s Bay District Health Board, a position he has held for the past 10 years. Tofilau previously held senior roles...
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Tofilau Talalelei Taufale MNZM

Grant Cleland

Grant Cleland has over 30 years’ experience working in the health and disability sector. Born with a physical impairment and using a wheelchair for mobility from childhood, Grant brings both lived and professional experience to the table. In 1997 Grant developed...
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Grant Cleland

Hikitia Ropata

Hikitia Ropata, Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ātiawa ki Whakarongotai, Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Porou, is currently the Executive Chair of the Āti Awa Toa Hauora Iwi Māori Partnership Board. Hikitia has a public policy background and has served as a senior public servant...
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Hikitia Ropata

Lealamanu’a Aiga Caroline Mareko MNZM

Lealamanu’a Aiga Caroline Mareko, MNZM, JP, FNZEI, is a New Zealand born Samoan who hails from the villages of Lalomanu, Avao, Mulifanua, Faleula and Vaiusu. She taught in Porirua primary schools for 18 years, and moved on to work for Ministry...
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Lealamanu’a Aiga Caroline Mareko MNZM

Martin Wikaira

Martin Wikaira, of Ngati Tuwharetoa and Ngapuhi, is a known Iwi leader and trusted former senior public servant. He has over 20 years’ experience working in the Māori Crown space, building and maintaining effective relationships between Māori/Iwi and the Crown,...
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Martin Wikaira