Henrietta Taia (Tainui)

Māori & Equity Manager

Kotahi te kōhao o te ngira, e kuhuna ai te miro mā, te miro pango, me te miro whero.
(There is but one eye of the needle, through which the white, the black, and the red threads must pa


 

Henrietta works alongside practices, providers, iwi, and communities to champion whānau-centred approaches that uphold mana, strengthen capability, and improve health outcomes. She believes that achieving equity requires collective leadership, authentic partnerships, and a commitment to listening, learning, and continuously improving.


Guided by the values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, and kotahitanga, Henrietta brings warmth, integrity, and a deep commitment to empowering others. She is dedicated to supporting a health system where every person and every whānau can access high-quality, culturally safe care and have the opportunity to achieve their fullest health potential.