Ms Chrissie Hape, of Hastings, MNZM, for services to Māori and governance
Chrissie Hape (Ngāti Kahungungu, Kai Tahu me Moriori) is the current CEO of Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Inc and has more than 25 years of management experience within the government and community sectors. Her other leadership roles include as a Director of Health Hawke’s Bay Board and the New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology Establishment Board. She has focused on strengthening partnerships between government, community and iwi and facilitating improved health, education, social and wellbeing outcomes, as well as the reduction of inequalities within the communities. Ms Hape has built a strong relationship with Ngāti Kahungunu and continues to improve access to services.