02/12/2025
Whānau Voice selection panel announced!
We’re proud to introduce the selection panel who will now begin the important mahi of reviewing all Whānau Voice Grant applications received. These four wāhine bring deep hauora, governance, community and kaupapa leadership experience.
Meet the selection panel:
Aroha Morgan - With more than 35 years’ experience in the hauora sector, Aroha is a respected leader within Te Arawa. She is committed to ensuring whānau voices shape the design and delivery of health services and brings a lifetime of governance and community advocacy to this kaupapa.
Rutu Maxwell-Swinton - Rutu has over two decades of experience in Māori health, policy and iwi representation. She has served on numerous health advisory groups and contributed to the development of the original Māori Health Strategy. Her strategic lens and long-standing commitment to iwi wellbeing guide her work.
Aroha Dorset – As General Manager of Te Taura Ora o Waiariki IMPB, Aroha oversees the delivery of the Whānau Voice Grant. She is passionate about whānau-led solutions and ensuring this kaupapa uplifts Te Arawa aspirations for hauora, resilience and wellbeing.
Jeanette Te-Ua Hausman- Jeanette brings extensive experience across housing advocacy, iwi–Crown partnerships and community development. Her mahi is grounded in addressing the social determinants of health and ensuring initiatives reflect tikanga Māori and whānau needs.
What happens next?
👉 The panel will now complete a full assessment of all applications.
👉 All applicants will receive feedback.
👉 Successful applicants will be announced 12 December.
Swipe through to hear from panel member Aroha Morgan, who shares her whakaaro to our pātai on the importance of Whānau Voice, the panel’s role, and what happens next.
Ngā mihi to all the whānau, hapū, marae and kaupapa who submitted an application. Your pūrākau, aspirations and ideas continue to inspire us.
