PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF NEW ZEALAND |
The Public Health Association of New Zealand (PHANZ) - Kāhui Hauora Tūmatanui - is an independent national membership association with a commitment to health for all. We provide the opportunity for people who share this commitment to
The PHANZ recognises Te Tiriti o Waitangi as a foundational document, defining respectful relationships between Tangata Whenua and Tangata Tiriti. We are committed to being a Te Tiriti based organisation.
These are the principles and standards by which the PHANZ will operate. The PHANZ will also seek to have these values reflected in the actions of others to achieve our vision of health equity.
Tautoko – Support for those who most need it, to improve their health and wellbeing, so they can flourish.
Manaakitanga – Respect for all. Includes equity of outcomes achieved by addressing historic injustices and contemporary inequities.
Kotahitanga – A bias for action and solidarity at all levels of society (national and local government, iwi, hapu, local communities, whanua) for the collective good.
Mātauranga – Decisions should be made on the best available evidence, including from te ao Māori and other indigenous knowledge; when that evidence is limited, innovation should be encouraged and evidence should be progressively gathered.
Matatika – Integrity, compassion, tolerance and transparency.
Wairuatanga - Recognises that all aspects of the Māori world have an ever-present spiritual dimension, which pervades all Māori values.
Rangatiratanga - Leadership in action for the collective good.
The PHA recognises Te Tiriti o Waitangi as Aotearoa New Zealand’s founding document, defining respectful relationships between tangata whenua and tangata tiriti. The PHA is committed to ensuring that Te Tiriti values of respect, partnership, equality, and full participation infuse all our policies, actions and services.
This means that our governance and decision-making must reflect Te Tiriti values - the specific needs of Māori, and kaupapa Māori solutions must be factored into all decision making about public health.
The Public Health Association of New Zealand Incorporated (PHANZ) was incorporated on 6th January 1988 and registered as a charitable entity on 30 June 2008 (CC30232).
Membership (join us) is open to any person with a commitment to the aims and values of the Association and who pays an annual subscription. Full time students are free.
The Executive Council is the governing body and it determines the national strategy and policy for the Public Health Association, in consultation with its members, and oversees its implementation.
The Executive Council of the Association is constituted by nine members, including a President, Treasurer, and seven Executive Councillors.
The Executive Council positions are held for a two-year term and may be held for a second two-year term if re-elected. The maximum term of service in the same capacity is four consecutive years.
Executive Council members
Co-Presidents
Nari Faiers (Māori seat)
Gail Duncan (General seat)
Treasurer
Dr Nicole Coupe
Executive Councillors
Dr Ramil Adhikiri (General seat) co-opted
Dr Lifeng Zhou (Asian seat)
Adrian Te Patu (Māori seat)
Marcus Tamaira (Māori seat)
Taumaoe Andrea Meni (Pacific seat) co-opted
Note: There are currently two Māori seat vacancies in the Council.