Founding Members Whānau

The Atawhai research participants are the founding members of the Atawhai network.

Meet them below

Sue Elliott

Iwi: Te Arawa, Ngati Whakaue, Ngati Pikiao, Ngati Makino, Ngati Raukawa, Tainui
Role: Research Participant whānau member

John Copeland

Iwi: Ngāti Awa, Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngāti Manawa, Mataatua Role: Research Participant whānau member

Glynn Rogers


Iwi: Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa, Rongomaiwahine and Tūhoe
Role: Research Participant whānau member

Vikki Paul

Iwi: Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Tarawhai, Tapuika, Ngāti Pikiao Tuhourangi, Ngāti Raukawa, Te Āti Awa, Ngāi/Kai Tahu
Role: Research Participant whānau member

Matetu Mihinui
Iwi

Role: Research Participant whānau member

Julia Perry

Role: Research Participant whānau member

Enuice Kelly

Role: Research Participant whānau member

Rochelle Broughton

Role: Research Participant whānau member

Ruth Brennan

Role: Research Participant whānau member

Emma Skellern

Role: Research Participant whānau member

Ashley Winiata-Simpson
Iwi

Role: Research Participant whānau member

What matters to whānau: Interested in contributing to change? To find out more contact our team kiaora@atawhaitia.co.nz