About the Hauora Māori Advisory Committee
An interim Hauora Māori Advisory Committee was established on 1 July 2022 under section 89 of the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022.
The Hauora Māori Advisory Committee provides advice to the Minister of Health on any matter the Minister requests. The Minister also consults the committee about members appointed to the Public Health Advisory Committee.
Membership of the committee
The interim Hauora Māori Advisory Committee consists of 8 members. They were appointed by the Minister of Health after consultation with the Minister for Māori Development.
- Parekawhia McLean – Chair (Ngāti Mahanga-Hourua, Waikato, Ngāti Maniapoto)
- Margareth Broodkoorn (Ngāpuhi, Dutch)
- Dr Matire Harwood (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Rangi, Te Mahurehure, Ngāti Hine)
- Amohaere Houkamau (Ngati Porou, with affiliations to Rongowhakaata, Ngāti Kahungunu and Ngāti Mutunga ki Taranaki)
- Dr Jim Mather (Ngāti Awa, Ngāi Tūhoe and English descent)
- Rahui Papa (Ngāti Korokī-Kahukura, Waikato-Tainui)
- Tā Mark Solomon (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Kurī)
- Lisa Tumahai (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Waewae, Makaawhio)
Membership of the committee is currently being reviewed by the Minister of Health.
Review of early progress by Te Aka Whai Ora (disestablished June 2024)
In March 2023, the Minister and Associate Minister of Health commissioned the committee to undertake a high-level assessment of the early progress and plans of the Māori Health Authority – Te Aka Whai Ora. This was to ensure it was meeting expectations, commitments and priorities set by Cabinet.
Read the report
- High-level assessment of Te Aka Whai Ora progress against Cabinet expectations, commitments and priorities for the Hauora Māori Advisory Committee (PDF, 1.45 MB)
- Te Aka Whai Ora responds to the Hauora Māori Advisory Committee report
Key review documents
In the interest of transparency and public trust, the Ministry of Health – Manatū Hauora has released key documents that led to the release of the Hauora Māori Advisory Committee’s review of Te Aka Whai Ora.
Contact details
Contact the Hauora Māori Advisory Committee.
Email: [email protected]
