Equity Group - New Zealand Health Group

Te Roopu Pae Ora
Equity Group

New Zealand Health Group's Equity Group
Te Roopu Pae Ora

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Te Roopu Pae Ora (Equity Group) is led by Ranei Wineera-Parai, and we aim to strengthen New Zealand Health Group’s commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and achieving health equity.

We acknowledge Te Tiriti o Waitangi as the founding document of Aotearoa New Zealand and as a New Zealand health organisation, we are committed to understanding and contributing to our obligations to ensure equitable health outcomes for everyone through living Pae Ora mō Tātau Katoa (Achieving Wellbeing for Everyone), our Health Equity Framework.

Pae Ora mō Tātau Katoa underpins the work that we do, our processes, systems, and workforce to ensure equity for everyone. Te Roopu Pae Ora are a small but passionate team ensuring that the wider organisation is upholding Pae Ora mō Tātau Katoa and that everyone is onboard our waka as we continue on our journey to achieve health equity across Aotearoa New Zealand.

We see New Zealand Health Group’s capabilities in the context of Sir Mason Durie’s Te Whare Tapa Whā model, a Māori health model which promotes balanced, holistic wellbeing and encompasses 4 dimensions: Te Taha Hinengaro (Emotional and Mental Wellbeing), Te Taha Tinana (Physical Wellbeing), Te Taha Whānau (Social Wellbeing), and Te Taha Wairua (Spiritual Wellbeing). We have also included a fifth element – Te Taiao (Environmental Wellbeing).

Te Whare Tapa Whā is an integral part of Pae Ora mō Tātau Katoa: to learn more about this equity-enabling framework, see our info sheet here.

He waka eke noa.

We are all in this together.

Ranei Wineera-Parai

Chief Equity Officer

Ranei (Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ngāpuhi, LLB, MPM) brings over 20 years’ experience working in primary healthcare and supporting cross-government agency service delivery improvements to address equity.

She works to ensure health equity through the right access to services and the fairness of access to care needed is available.

Outside of her role at New Zealand Health Group, Ranei also participates in several
governance groups, including Mana College Board of Trustees and Ora Toa PHO Boards, and holds the positions of Youth2Work Chair and Vice-President of the Māori Women’s Welfare League Ngāti Toa branch and her Iwi Runanga Ngāti Toa.

Dr. Taku Parai

Kaumātua

Taku (Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ngāti Raukawa, Te Atiawa, Ngaitahu) was born and raised in Porirua and has been an active member of the community for many decades, contributing positively to the growth and development of the city in myriad ways.

Taku is Chair on Kaumātua Council for Ngāti Toa Rangātira, Patron of the Northern United Rugby Club, Chairman Māori Basketball, Kaumātua for Porirua City Council, Kaumātua for Basketball New Zealand, Co-Chair of Māori and Pacific Trade Training, Iwi Liaison Whitireia Polytech and Co-Chair of Putahitanga (South Island Whanau Ora Commissioning agent).

Dr. Taku Parai was awarded an Honorary Doctorate to Indigenous Elders/Knowledge Holders—Doctor of Education (EdD) for Indigenous Knowledge and Development from World Indigenous Nations University.

Arianna Rangi

Māori Business and Policy Lead

Arianna (Ngāti Porou) has a background in Health Science and Population Health, with a
passion for improving Māori health equity.

Prior to working for New Zealand Health Group, Arianna worked for Tū Ora Compass Health (PHO), Auckland Sexual Services and various roles across The University of Auckland (Faculty of Medical and Health Science/Te Kupenga Hauora Māori/MAPAS/Whakapiki Ake).

She has recently moved back to Ahuriri (Napier) to be closer to her whānau, where she bases
herself for mahi. Arianna is excited to tautoko this journey with New Zealand Health Group and support this mahi towards health equity.

Tuukuru Tahana

Kaitātari Kaupapa – Cultural Advisor

Tuukuru (Ngāti Pikiao, Te Arawa) is a recent graduate of Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha, gaining his degree in Māori and Indigenous Studies and Sociology. He is coming into the Equity Team with a fresh perspective and is excited to tautoko us on our journey to improve equity for all people accessing health.

Prior to working at New Zealand Health Group, Tuukuru was working as an Academic Tutor within the department of Māori and indigenous Studies at the University alongside his studies. He enjoyed facilitating tutorials and assisting with adult learning. During his studies, he also took up the opportunity to spend time in Sāmoa across several teaching roles where he lived and contributed to village life in an indigenous setting.

Joshua Peauafi

Equity Advisor – Pacific Lead

Joshua Peauafi is deeply committed to fostering Pacific excellence and wellbeing. With a background in community engagement, leadership, and advocacy, Joshua has worked across various sectors to create inclusive and innovative opportunities for Pacific peoples.

He is a graduate in Pacific and Media Studies from Victoria University of Wellington, and founded initiatives like the PasiPaki Project, promoting Pacific innovation, and POTPLANT STUDIO, using plant workshops to spark conversations on mental health and sustainability.

A Kiwibank Local Hero Medal recipient, international speaker, and mentor, he is dedicated to empowering Pacific communities and elevating their voices on national and global stages.

Stephanie McNeill

Bi-cultural Educator

Stephanie (Tapuika, Tūhourangi) has a passion for bringing te ao Māori into all spaces.

She has a background working within the health sector, in community-centred roles, and working to create and support approaches that uphold equitable health outcomes.

She has recently completed two years at Te Wānanga o Raukawa in full immersion Māori through Heke Poutuarongo Reo and loves sharing reo Māori ki te ao.

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Ranei Wineera-Parai

Dr. Taku Parai

Arianna Rangi

Tuukuru Tahana

Joshua Peauafi

Stephanie McNeill

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