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Leilani Maraku

Ngāti Raukawa

  • Name:

    Leilani Maraku

  • Position:

    Ngāti Raukawa

Leilani Maraku develops and delivers Kaupapa Māori Mental Health & Addiction peer support services throughout the Manawatū region for adults, youth, and their whānau. She possesses a strong drive and passion to work in this field and ensures that shifts in the health sector align with the well-being needs of Māori. Additionally, she works diligently to ensure that the voices of Tangata whaiora and their whānau are heard and included in shaping the future of healthcare. Currently, Leilani serves as the Manukura Chief Executive for Mana o te Tangata Trust, a Kaupapa Māori Mental Health and Addiction Peer Support Service in the Manawatu, Horowhenua and Tararua Districts. Previous roles as Innovation Director and Pouwhakahaere Te Kete Pounamu within Te Rau Ora amplified the voice of Maori with lived experience at a regional, national, and International level.