The Whānau Ora Governance Group is responsible for overseeing the implementation of Whānau Ora.
The Governance Group advises the Minister for Whānau Ora on policy settings, priorities and regional management.
The group also provides leadership and co-ordination across government agencies and other stakeholders to encourage involvement in Whānau Ora.
Membership includes three community representatives and the chief executives of Te Puni Kōkiri, the Ministry of Social Development and the Ministry of Health.
Rob Cooper – the chair of the Governance Group – is currently on leave. The community members are Professor Sir Mason Durie (interim chair), Nancy Tuaine and Doug Hauraki (interim appointee).
Te Puni Kōkiri works closely with the Ministry of Social Development and the Ministry of Health to support the Governance Group to implement Whānau Ora.
The Governance Group members are:
Rob Cooper (on leave) Ngāti Hine, Ngāpuhi Rob Cooper is the Chief Executive of Ngāti Hine Health Trust, a Māori-owned provider of social services in Northland. Rob is a member of the National Health Board and the Auckland District Health Board.
Professor Sir Mason Durie KNZM (interim chair) Rangitāne, Ngāti Kauwhata Professor Sir Mason Durie is Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Professor of Māori Research and Development at Massey University.
Nancy Tuaine Te Ati Haunui-a-Pāpārangi (Whanganui) Nancy Tuaine is the manager of the Whanganui River Trust Board and a member of the Whanganui District Health Board.
Doug Hauraki (interim appointee) Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāpuhi Doug Hauraki has more than 40 years of management experience in a wide variety of public and private sector positions.
Leith Comer Ngāti Rangitihi, Te Arawa, Ngāti Mamoe, Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Pahauwera Leith Comer is the Chief Executive of Te Puni Kōkiri.
Brendan Boyle Brendan Boyle is the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Social Development.
Kevin Woods Kevin Woods is the Director-General of Health and Chief Executive of the Ministry of Health.
Last modified: 19/03/2012
