Tereki Stewart

Tereki has dedicated much of his career to advancing Māori health through leadership roles in iwi and kaupapa Māori organisations, particularly within the primary and community health sectors. He has held several executive positions, including Manukura Hauora (Health Lead) for Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua, and served as Chief Executive of two Māori-led PHOs.

Tereki brings extensive governance experience, having served on boards of private general practices, iwi partnership organisations, the former DHB community, and public health and Māori health advisory committees. He currently chairs Te Taumata Hauora o Te Kahu o Taonui, the Iwi Māori Partnership Board representing the Northern region from Tāmaki estuary to Te Rerenga Wairua.

As a stroke survivor, Tereki is a passionate advocate for equity in health outcomes, particularly for Māori and other communities 'under-served' by the health system. Outside of his profession, Tereki finds joy in spending time with his whānau, especially his mokopuna, and embracing the values that underpin te ao Māori.