Kore Tombs

Kore is a Tipuna-led and hauora-focused Māori Physiotherapist with 27 years of clinical experience. At a young age, Kore was adopted by his kuia, Peggy Tombs, QSM, JP, who then raised him to appreciate and understand the values and beliefs of both Te Ao Maori and Te Ao Pakeha, and how to walk with mana in both worlds. Inspired by his kuia, Kore became a health practitioner and develop numerous roles across the breadth of Aotearoa New Zealand's health system toward health equity for Māori and high-need populations involving clinical practice, cultural advisor, governance, policy, research, advocacy, teaching, and ACC advocacy.