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 Gary Thompson, Dr Nina Scott and Tumuaki CEO Cindy Dargaville.
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.
Tā Mātou Waiata. Our Song.
Ā Mātou Kaimahi. Our Team.
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Cindy Dargaville
Tumuaki
Chief Executive Officer -
Anne Douglas
Āhuru Pūtea
Finance Manager -
Hayley Arnet
Āhuru Pou Rukuruku
Senior Project Manager -
Carissa Thompson
Project Manager
Cancer Care Coordination Services -
Janell Dymus-Kurei
Project Manager
Cancer Care Coordination Services -
Jaylene Wehipeihana
Integrated Cancer Services
Relationship Manager -
Rata Campbell
Āhuru Whakahaere Whakapā
Communications Manager -
Haylee Simon
Āhuru Taituarā Matua
Operations Coordinator
Te Mana Whakahaere. Board of Trustees.
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Gary Thompson
Tiamana. Co-Chair.
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Nina Scott
Tiamana. Co-Chair.
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Jonathan Koea
Tarahitī. Trustee.
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Jacquie Kidd
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.
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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.