Rangitāmiro
About Us
Rangitāmiro is the newly established Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency for Te Tai Tokerau, Tāmaki Makaurau, Waikato, Hauraki and Tuwharetoa, collectively known as Region 1.
Rangitāmiro is a joint venture between the National Hauora Coalition (NHC), Ngaa Pou Hauora oo Taamaki Makaurau (Ngaa Pou Hauora) and Te Tiratū Iwi Māori Partnership Board (Tiratū). Rangitāmiro is an independent Whānau Ora commissioning entity, separate from the NHC, Ngaa Pou Hauora and Tiratū, and is one of four new commissioning agencies across Aotearoa effective 1 July 2025.
Rangitāmiro Whakapapa Ko te aroha te taukaea rangitāmiro i a tātau ki a tātau. Love and care are the threads that bind us all together.“Rangitāmiro” is the twisting together of threads and fibres into one strong rope that becomes unbreakable. It metaphorically depicts the binding of lineage, the binding of love, the binding of thoughts and the binding of people.
Rangitāmiro is the ideology we embrace to achieve kotahitanga — collective action as we move into the future of Whānau Ora in Aotearoa.
Mā te rangitāmiro i te muku tangata e torokaha ake ai. By intertwining the fibres of people together they are strengthened.Rangitāmiro is grounded in the aspirations of whānau, the wisdom of our tūpuna, and an unwavering commitment to uphold the mana of Whānau Ora. Our purpose is for whānau to feel empowered with overarching support that promotes positive, holistic wellbeing for everyone throughout Region 1.
We support the journey of growth with mutual respect, collective strength and integrity. We are committed to delivering transformational change anchored to mana motuhake — for and by whānau — that empowers the mana of our people.
We foster genuine, enduring relationships based on trust and collective strength, ensuring that the shared journey ahead is one of growth, mutual respect, and unity.
Mā te rangitāmiro i te muka tangata e torokaha ake ai.
By intertwining the fibres of people together they are strengthened.
Our Values
Our engagement approach is deeply informed by the principles and intentions embodied in the philosophy of Rangitāmiro through the representation of the pekapeka. Just as the pekapeka guides us from darkness into light, we approach whānau and partners with inspired intention to lead us all towards clarity, transformation, and a collective sense of wellbeing.
This journey, mai i te pō ki te ao mārama — from uncertainty to growth, from challenge to strength — is central to how we navigate the next steps. The pekapeka design represents the type of energy and endurance that fosters resilience. The pekapeka plait is also a type of binding that will never fray, bringing our muka tangata and rangitāmirotanga together forever.
Our intentions and actions mirror the process of weaving together diverse strengths and perspectives, building stronger connections, and ensuring the potential of whānau, hapū, iwi and hapori/communities is realised. With every interaction, we are committed to embodying the principles of transformation, collaboration, and unity, ensuring that the shared journey ahead is one of growth, mutual respect, and collective strength.
Rangitāmiro will support and foster a Whānau Ora Approach where all whānau are:
- Self-managing and empowered leaders
- Leading healthy lifestyles
- Engaging in society
- Confidently participating in te ao Māori
- Financially stable with the right skills and resources to make it a sustainable lifestyle
- Connected, resilient and empathetic
- Responsible caregivers of their living and natural environments
Our commissioning model centres whānau in all we do. We aim to create genuine, meaningful and enduring relationships with whānau that are respectful, trusting and strong. We are committed to transformation anchored in mana motuhake and long-term hauora outcomes for all.
Our approach to commissioning is based on four interlinked concepts:
Mātauranga – respecting the diversity within whānau, and responding in culturally appropriate and respectful ways with focused solutions.
Needs based – understanding the needs of communities and whānau in real time to ensure our support is meeting their needs and aspirations.
Evidence based – to strengthen our purpose, increase our capacity and expand our capabilities.
Social investment – amplifying value for communities, families, and partners Our commissioning model centres whānau in all we do. We aim to create genuine, meaningful and enduring relationships with whānau that are respectful, trusting and strong. We are committed to transformation anchored in mana motuhake and long-term hauora outcomes for all.
Ō Mātou Tangata
OUR PEOPLE
Eru Lyndon
Rangitāmiro Chair
Eru Lyndon is a recognisable and influential leader in Aotearoa. He is currently the Chairman of Waitangi Limited and serves on The Selwyn Foundation and the National Hauora Coalition boards. Additionally, Eru is an Advisory Group Member at the University of Auckland Business School.
In his executive career, Eru held senior commissioned executive positions consolidating and coordinating regional and metro economic, social, cultural and environmental strategies, plans and activities.
Eru is dedicated to promoting understanding in everything he does and as a leader he appreciates the unique perspectives of all peoples, and in particular has deep empathy and commitment to those of whanau, hapu and iwi. Passions include living simply, and a commitment to practicing the principles of ‘Te Whare Tapa Wha’.
Dr Rachel Brown
Board Member
Dr Rachel Brown is the current Chief Executive of the National Hauora Coalition (NHC).
Rachel’s extensive career includes roles at Oranga Tamariki, Health NZ, three universities, district health boards, and community organisations. Rachel actively contributes to initiatives like the Māori Monitoring Equity Group (MMEG) and Pū Manawa, demonstrating her commitment to advancing health outcomes and equity. Rachel holds a PhD and a master’s in health science; she is a regular evaluator on health, education, and research committees while still making herself available for guest lectures.
Rachel is passionate about mana whānau, whānau ora, and equity alongside identifying, supporting, and developing people to reach their full potential. This includes her two sons, whānau and friends.
Shelley Katae
Board Member
Shelley Katae is the Chief Executive Officer of the Tāmaki Regeneration Company and a board member of the National Hauora Coalition (NHC).
Shelley has a seasoned connection with Tāmaki and the Tāmaki Regeneration Company, previously she was the Chief Financial Officer and General Manager of Strategy and Performance. Shelley boasts national and international senior leadership roles and is also a trustee/director for Taupo Moana Ltd (Ngāti Tuwharetoa) and AKTIVE.
Shelley is passionate about whānau having access to warm, dry, healthy homes that give them a sound base to achieve their aspirations, which include education, employment, pathways to home ownership, overall positive wellbeing and security.
Dr Mataroria Lyndon
Board Member
Dr Mataroria Lyndon is a leading figure in health and academia throughout Aotearoa. Dr Lyndon is a co-founder and Director of Population Health & Equity at Tend Health, a Senior Lecturer in Medical Education at the University of Auckland, and a board member of Te Tiratū Iwi Māori Partnership Board, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Foundation, and Pūatahi Manawa Centre of Research Excellence.
Dr Lyndon has a Master’s Degree in Public Health from Harvard University as a Fulbright Scholar and Frank Knox Fellow, as well as a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery and a PhD in Medical Education from The University of Auckland.
Dr. Lyndon advocates for the importance of cultural safety being central to clinical excellence, strengthening relationships, improving health outcomes, and enhancing the quality of care.
Karen Wilson
Board Member
Karen Wilson is a Ngaa Pou Hauora oo Taamaki Makaurau board member with extensive governance experience from her tenure as a commissioned officer in the NZ Police and leading out her iwi Te Ākitai Waiohua Te Tiriti o Waitangi claims.
Karen currently chairs the Te Ākitai Waiohua Settlement Trust, the Tūponga Taonga o Tāmaki Makaurau Trust, and the Pukekiwiriki Pā Management Committee. She also co-chairs the Tāmaki Makaurau Mana Whenua Forum and the Tangata Whenua Committee at Wiri Prison.
Other roles include local government in justice, health, education, and transport. Karen is also a trustee of the Tāhuhu Trust and Auckland International Airport Marae Trust.
