Meet the Team
Dr Diana Kopua
Ngāti Porou
I am a registered psychiatrist, passionate about addressing institutional
racism that negatively impact Māori. I developed Mahi a Atua in the
mid-90's to address inequities for Māori and continue to lead
change through my collaboration with my husband Mark Kopua.
Our Kaupapa’s goal is to train Mataora (change agents who are
trained in Mahi a Atua) to flood Aotearoa with Mahi a Atua
and Tūporeariki.
I am a registered psychiatrist, passionate about addressing institutional
racism that negatively impact Māori. I developed Mahi a Atua in the
mid-90's to address inequities for Māori and continue to lead
change through my collaboration with my husband Mark Kopua.
Our Kaupapa’s goal is to train Mataora (change agents who are
trained in Mahi a Atua) to flood Aotearoa with Mahi a Atua
and Tūporeariki.
Mark Kopua
Te Aitanga a Hauiti, Ngāti Ira, Ngāti Porou.
I am a keeper of ancient Māori knowledge and whakapapa, regarded as a historian by East Coast iwi. I am passionate about Toi Māori and after a 20 year career as a traditional carver, I was a part of the small group of moko artists responsible for the reinstatement of moko into Aotearoa society. I embrace my unique skills as a storyteller to share healing knowledge and assist with my role as Manukura at Te Kurahuna.
I am a keeper of ancient Māori knowledge and whakapapa, regarded as a historian by East Coast iwi. I am passionate about Toi Māori and after a 20 year career as a traditional carver, I was a part of the small group of moko artists responsible for the reinstatement of moko into Aotearoa society. I embrace my unique skills as a storyteller to share healing knowledge and assist with my role as Manukura at Te Kurahuna.
Kelly Burns
Ngāti Porou
Whānau Māori have always been my passion. During my years as a nurse, I strived to provide Māori with the best possible care. However, none of that passion or mahi was changing health outcomes for Māori. Since joining Te Kurahuna I have been utilising the principles of Mahi a Atua, reclaimed my Māoritanga and renewed my hope for our people.
Whānau Māori have always been my passion. During my years as a nurse, I strived to provide Māori with the best possible care. However, none of that passion or mahi was changing health outcomes for Māori. Since joining Te Kurahuna I have been utilising the principles of Mahi a Atua, reclaimed my Māoritanga and renewed my hope for our people.
Rahera Solomon
Te Arawa , Rongomaiwahine and Te Aitanga a Hauiti
Cora Lambert
Ngāti Ruapani ki Waikaremoana, Ngāi Tūhoe, Waikato,
Te Māhurehure, Ngāti Whātua, Ngā Puhi
I am a Mauri, a daughter, sister, aunty, and so much more.
My life experiences are important to me and have led me
to where I am today. When I found Te Kurahuna I felt my
true purpose for this life became clear. I became a Mataora
and am now a Matataki within Te Whare Wānanga o Te
Kurahuna. I want to ensure the voices of the whānau
who come to Mahi a Atua are prioritised. I utilise Mahi
a Atua principles and matauranga Māori to navigate
our experiences. Kia Mataora ai te ao!
Te Māhurehure, Ngāti Whātua, Ngā Puhi
I am a Mauri, a daughter, sister, aunty, and so much more.
My life experiences are important to me and have led me
to where I am today. When I found Te Kurahuna I felt my
true purpose for this life became clear. I became a Mataora
and am now a Matataki within Te Whare Wānanga o Te
Kurahuna. I want to ensure the voices of the whānau
who come to Mahi a Atua are prioritised. I utilise Mahi
a Atua principles and matauranga Māori to navigate
our experiences. Kia Mataora ai te ao!