Mr Jack Rikihana, of Wellington, ONZM, for services to Māori, health governance and the community
Jack Rikihana (Ngāti Raukawa, Te Atiawa ki Whakarongotai, Ngāti Toa Rangatira) has served as Chair of the (then) Te Rununga a Ati Awa ki Whakarongotai, Chair of the Aratahi Iwi Advisory to the Greater Wellington Regional Council and Deacon of Rangiātea Church in Ōtaki. He has been a member, Chairperson and Deputy Chair of the Māori Partnership Board for Hutt Valley and Capital and Coast District Health Boards. He was instrumental in guiding the DHBs to meet the needs of Māori and partner with mana whenua. He led the creation of the Taurite Ora Māori health strategy and the development of Te Wao Nui, the integrated children’s health service. Mr Rikihana is Chair of Hora Te Pai Health Services Charitable Trust, a Māori primary healthcare service in Paraparaumu.