Profile of Manawhenua Hauora Board Members
A brief profile on members of Manawhenua Hauora, including their background, Iwi affiliation, and when they were first elected to the Iwi authority.
Richard Orzecki
Chairman
Ngati Raukawa ki te Tonga
Commenced 2007
Richard is the past Tumuaki (Chairman) of Te Runanga O Raukawa, and is a self employed consultant. His career background is in information technology and he has worked in that sector for over 25 years.
Richard is a Director, Horowhenua Primary Health Organisation. He also holds a number of directorships and is involved with many voluntary organisations such as the NZ Maori Council.
In his previous role as Chairman of Te Runanga O Raukawa, Richard was instrumental in building strategic relationships between Te Runanga and government agencies such as the NZ Police Central Region, Ministries of Health, Education, Social Development, Fisheries, and Te Puni Kokiri.
Committee Membership
Member, Hospital Advisory Committee
Danielle Harris
Deputy Chair
Rangitaane O Manawatu
Commenced 2001
Danielle Harris is presently the Chief Executive Officer of Tanenuiarangi Manawatu Incorporated Roopu, the Mandated Iwi Authority for Rangitaane O Manawatu. Danielle holds a Bachelor of Law, a Post Graduate Diploma In Business and Administration and a Certificate In Company Direction.
Danielle was a member of MidCentral District Health Board from 2001 – 2008 and served on the Hospital Advisory Committee, Community Public Health Advisory Committee, Hospital Audit Committee (Chair), Funding Audit Committee (Chair) and the Group Audit Committee. Danielle as Chief Executive of Tanenuiarangi Manawatu Incorporated Roopu manages Whakapai Hauora, Rangitaane o Manawatu health and social service arm.
Danielle's tribal affiliations include Rangitaane, Ngapuhi, Ngati Maniapoto, Ngati Ruanui, Muaupoko and Ngati Apa.
Steven Hirini
Member
Muaupoko
Commenced 2008
Steve is the Chief Executive Officer of Muaüpoko Tribal Authority Inc. After spending 17 years away from Levin, Steve returned home and accepted the CEO role in April 2008. Steve has a strong background in finance, marketing and administration having worked for leading companies in Wellington and overseas.
In 2006 Steve set-up a new business that is now managed and promoted nationally by a Wellington firm. Steve is excited about the prospects for Muaüpoko and he believes the iwi will enjoy rapid growth in the next three years.
Christine Karena
Member
Rangitane ki Tamaki Nui a Rua
Commenced 2008
Chrissy has a passion for Maori health, with a background in Health Promotion. She currently is working as a Health Promotion Advisor for MidCentral DHB and Tararua Primary Health Organisation.
Fostering Maori community development to increase Whanau Ora as a key value is represented in the many activities and groups that Chrissy is involved with.
Married to Riki with two teenage boys, they are the whanau who front the Maori quit smoking resource He Ara Oranga (A journey to wellbeing) for The Quit Group.
Chrissy is of Rangitane and Te Ati Haunui a Paparangi decent.
Matt Matamua
Member
Muaupoko
Commenced 2008
Matt Matamua has long association with the intellectual disability sector. He has a psychopaedic nursing background and worked for many years at Kimberley Centre – a residential care facility for people with an intellectual disability. He is current the Maori Health Manager for Healthcare of New Zealand Limited.
Matt’s Iwi affiliation is Muaupoko ki Kawiu Marae, and through this has been involved in a number of organisations in Horowhenua and Manawatu. Current memberships include the Horowhenua District Council’s Health & Transport Committee. Matt’s previous involvements include Chairman of Manawhenua Hauora, and membership of MidCentral DHB’s Hospital Advisory and Community & Public Health Advisory Committees.
Oriana Paewai
Member
Rangitaane O Manawatu
Commenced 2008
Oriana is the CEO of a large Iwi health provider based in Dannevirke. She became involved in the health sector in 2001 when she joined the local public health service as a Health Promotion Advisor. Shortly after, she was appointed Maori Health Manager for MidCentral Health and in 2006 moved to her current role.
Oriana represents her hapu on many organisations, including the Manawatu District Council's Marae Consultative Committee, and the Raukawa District Council. She is currently a member of the Manawatu Wanganui Community Lottery Committee, Trustee and Committee Secretary of the Aorangi Marae, and a member of MidCentral DHB's Community & Public Health Advisory Committee.
Mary Sanson
Member
Ngati Raukawa ki te Tonga
Commenced 2001
Mary Sanson is of Ngati Kauwhata , Ngati Maniapoto descent, a retired registered nurse and represents Raukawa ki te Tonga on Manawhenua Hauora.
Mary has extensive experience within the health sector and varied community based contact. She is currently the Chairperson for Kauwhata Marae Trustees, vice-chair for Nga Kaitiaki O Ngati Kauwhata Inc (Iwi Authority), Member of Hato Paora Board of Trustees and not least of all, Chair for the Ikaroa region of Maori Women's Welfare League. Mary is very passionate about the wellbeing of Maori.
Debbie Te Puni
Kai Rangahau
Commenced 2008
Debbie has a background in business consultancy, general practice and Maori community health service coordination, and currently holds an AIM Dip. Of Business and NZIM Dip in FLM. Debbie provides analytical and administrative support to Manawhenua Hauora.
Tribal Affiliations include; Rangitaane O Manawatu and Ngati Raukawa ki te Tonga.
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Last Updated 03/08/2010