Judge Michael Brown (1937-2015)

Judge Michael Brown (1937-2015)

NZ’s first Principal Youth Court Judge.  Judge Michael Brown dramatically changed the juvenile court system and significantly improved outcomes for individuals and families through his transformational leadership of the youth justice system. He introduced the concept...
Nicola Ngarewa

Nicola Ngarewa

Principal, Spotswood College. Nicola Ngarewa has led a dramatic turnaround of Tamatea High School. Under her leadership, an underperforming decile three school has become an aspirational and high-achieving learning environment rivalling some of the top schools in New...
Minnie Baragwanath

Minnie Baragwanath

Leader in Social Change & Disability; Chief Executive, Be. Institute – ‎Be. Accessible. Minnie Baragwanath has been a leader in driving social change over the last 15 years, for New Zealanders with disabilities. Minnie is Chief Executive and founder of the Be....
Louise Anaru

Louise Anaru

Principal, Flaxmere College. Louise Anaru has led the transformation of an underperforming low-decile school to one that is achieving extraordinary results. When Louise first came to Flaxmere College, as a first-time principal in 2010, the achievement results for the...
Dr Lance O’Sullivan

Dr Lance O’Sullivan

Māori role model in medicine and health care. Dr. Lance O’Sullivan is considered to be one of New Zealand’s most inspirational role models in medicine, healthcare and for Maori. For his achievements, Lance was announced winner of the Health section for ‘Maori of the...