our kaupapa
Poutoko Hauora was established in June 2021 in response to the growing aspirations related to the health reform. The intent of Poutoko Hauora is to ensure that appropriate Māori cultural, clinical and community leadership is readily available and can be sought concerning the reforms and consequent (and current health) entities.
Poutoko Hauora is an independent pan-professional network of Māori Kaimahi Hauora (practitioners/ professionals) that provides appropriate advice and consultation to every health sector level. The establishment of this network ensures there is a clear pathway to accessing and incorporating Hauora Māori expertise to achieve Hauora outcomes for Māori.
Kāhui Poutoko Hauora
Dr Ainsleigh Cribb-Su'a
Director of Research and Evaluation at the National Hauora Coalition (Ngāti Maniapoto)
Dr Teah Carlson
Kaupapa Māori Researcher and Evaluator (Te Whānau-ā-Apanui)
Taima Campbell
Clinical Services Manager at Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki (Ngāti Tamatera)
Margareth Broodkoorn
Ministry of Health Chief Nursing Officer (Ngāpuhi)
Megan Tahere
Tāhuhu Rangapū Chief Māori Health and Equity Officer, Taranaki DHB and Midwife (Te Whānau-ā-Apanui, Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Whātua, Ngāpuhi)
There are 3 groups in the Poutoko Hauora network. The Kāhui represents the directing group of Poutoko Hauora. The Takawaenga Rōpū serve as conduits to their professions. Poutoko Hauora represents the full network. To access the full network including a directory of fellow Kaimahi Hauora Māori and hui details, join now!
our Purpose
Vision & Aspirations
Positively influence, guide, direct and promote hauora Māori aspirations into the future
Relationships, Connections & Leadership
Invest in and nurture leadership and governance growth among kaimahi Māori. Coordinate and connect relevant expert hauora Māori advice/ input into the new health system/ transformation structures
System Response & Delivery
Ensure Kaimahi Hauora Māori advice/ input is readily available at every level of decision making, providing practical strategic and operational advice towards positive health outcomes for Māori. Be a Hauora Māori leadership network focusing on regional presence and national visibility
Activism, Critical Analysis & Evaluation
Provide a safe and supportive platform for whakawhanaungatanga, advocacy, collaboration, and information sharing. Be a powerful Māori voice to influence policy and funding decisions, challenging the status quo and the institutional racism present in our health system
Communications & Media
Communicate the opportunities to contribute to meaningful, system changing mahi, growing capacity and capability among our Māori health workforce