Mō Mātou. About Us.
Hei Āhuru Mōwai - meaning sheltered haven - was a name gifted to us by Kaumatua Kingi Turner (Ngāti Maniapoto) in 2012. It embodies our mission to provide a safe space for Māori cancer specialists to come together, wānanga, and collectively address Māori cancer inequities.
Our rōpū is led by Co-chairs Dr Nina Scott and Professor Jacquie Kidd, and Tumuaki CEO Gary Thompson.
We come from a variety of backgrounds including oncology, general medicine, public health, onco-surgery, wairua healing, health promotion, bio medical cancer science, mātauranga Māori cancer research, cancer screening, equity, haematology, pharmacology, advocacy, nursing, epidemiology and Māori health.
We focus on cancer research, system level cancer issues and collaborating with Māori leaders across the health sector.
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Tā mātou pae kahurangi i te tau 3000. Our vision.
Ko te matepukupuku ki te pō,
ko ngā whānau Māori ki Te Wheiao,
ki Te Ao Mārama. -
Tō mātou whāinga matua. Our mission.
To embed Rangatiratanga into cancer control, eliminate cancer inequities between Māori and non-Māori and advocate for better outcomes for whānau.
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Ō mātou uara. Our values.
Āhurutanga is our backbone. Rangatiratanga is our purpose.
Whāngai Pae Tawhiti.
Our 2023-2026 strategic goals.
Our overarching strategic goal: Rangatiratanga in cancer control.
Māngai: To be the trusted expert voice for Māori cancer control.
Rangahau: To establish an expert Māori cancer research unit.
Mātauranga: To build and optimise our collective Māori cancer intelligence.
Āhuru Rourou: To build a fit for purpose and thriving resource filled whare.
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Āhuru Māori
We maintain our unique Māori view and tikanga in cancer control.
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Āhuru Hua
We prioritise action and outcomes.
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Āhuru Reo
We treasure Te Reo Māori.
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Āhuru Rourou
We grow and maintain guardianship of our resources.
Ā Mātou Kaimahi. Our Team.
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Gary Thompson
Tumuaki
Chief Executive Officer -
Kanita Nikora
Āhuru Whakahaere Whare
Operations Manager -
Cindy Dargaville
Principal Advisor
Policy and Research -
Robyn O'Dwyer
Cancer Care Navigation
Services Relationship Manager -
Jaylene Wehipeihana
Integrated Cancer Services
Relationship Manager -
Aden Morunga
Communications and
Engagement Lead -
Anne Douglas
Āhuru Pūtea
Finance Manager -
Florence Talevakarua
Āhuru Taituarā Matua
Operations Coordinator -
Haylee Simon
Āhuru Taituarā Matua
Operations Coordinator (on leave)
Te Mana Whakahaere. Board of Trustees.
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Nina Scott
Tiamana. Co-chair.
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Jacquie Kidd
Tiamana. Co-chair.
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Jonathan Koea
Tarahitī. Trustee.
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Gail McLauchlan
Tarahitī. Trustee.
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Rawiri Blundell
Tarahitī. Trustee.
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Anne Douglas
Tarahitī. Trustee.