Lee Tuki (Tutuki Te Wharau)

Lee descends from Tainui Waka, Ngāti Maru, Raukawa and Maniapoto Iwi. She has over 25 years’ experience in health /Māori sectors. Her work experiences include Cultural Advisor, Professional / Cultural Supervisor, Business Management Services, Mental Health 101 facilitator, Operations Service Lead for Perinatal Maternal Mental Health Service, Kaiwhakahaere of Te Tai o Poutini COVID Hub, Kaimātai Mahi Māori, Workforce Development Partner – Mana Taurite (Equity, Inclusion and Diversity), Recruitment and People Partnering, Staff Wellbeing Coordinator, Team Leader, Inaugural member of the Health in All Policies, He Oranga Poutama Kaiwhakahaere for Ngāi Tahu and President of the Public Health Association of New Zealand.  Her education portfolio includes lecturing and CAPL assessor for the Bachelor of Applied Science Degree at ARA.  Named New Zealand Fitness Leader of the Year and Awarded the National Award for contribution to the Fitness industry.