Chief Operating Officer of the Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency, Awerangi Tamihere at Te Whānau o Waipareira offices. Photo / Stuff / File / Mahvash AliAwerangi Tamihere, the Chief Operating Officer of the Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency, has been awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) in the King's honours list, for her outstanding contributions to Māori health. With a career spanning over three decades, Tamihere was instrumental in overseeing the organization's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. "It is about putting one step in front of the other, until you find success - whatever that might be for you." I have seen it all, and my glass is always half full" she said.

Source: Stuff June 05, 2023 00:59 UTC