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Our name meaning sheltered haven was gifted to us by Kaumatua Kingi Turner (Ngāti Maniapoto) in 2012. It embodies our mission which is to provide a safe space for Māori cancer specialists to come together, wānanga and collectively address Māori cancer inequities.

 

Our rōpū is led by our co-chairs Gary Thompson, Dr Nina Scott and CEO Cindy Dargaville.

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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.

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 We focus on cancer research, system level cancer issues and collaborating with Māori leaders across the health sector.

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