Our Spokespeople
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Dr David Galler
GENERAL SPOKESPERSON
david@kaitiakihauora.nzDr David Galler is a long‑serving intensive care specialist from Middlemore Hospital and a prominent advocate for a stronger, better‑funded public health system. He has held major leadership roles in New Zealand’s health sector and is known for calling out chronic underfunding and pushing for a system that delivers timely, high‑quality, and equitable care. He also helped establish an intensive care service in Samoa, earning recognition as Samoa Observer Person of the Year.
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Dr Malcolm Mulholland
PATIENT SPOKESPERSON
malcolm@kaitiakihauora.nz
Passionate and driven, Malcolm (Ngati Kahungunu) head's Patient Voice Aotearoa following the loss of his wife, Wiki, to advanced breast cancer. Malcolm's patient advocacy efforts have been recognised as a semi-finalist in the 2025 New Zealander of the Year Awards, as well as being awarded a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit. Malcolm remains committed to ensuring that public health is well-funded, well-staffed, and well-utilised. -
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Louisa Wall
MĀORI CO-SPOKESPERSON
louisa@kaitiakihauora.nz
Louisa Wall is a leading advocate for an equitable, publicly funded health system grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi. She champions stronger Māori decision‑making in health governance and calls for a system that prioritises whānau, equity, prevention, and culturally responsive care. Wall’s message is clear: healthcare is a public good and a right, and Māori must be at the decision‑making table to achieve better outcomes for all. -
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Dr Rawiri McKree Jansen
MĀORI CO-SPOKESPERSON
rawiri@kaitiakihauora.nzDr Rawiri McKree Jansen is a senior clinician and Māori health leader with extensive experience across community, tribal, and national health systems. A former Chief Medical Officer for Te Aka Whai Ora and a claimant in the Wai2499 Inquiry, he now serves as Chief Clinical Officer for the Tūwharetoa Iwi Māori Partnership Board and works as a GP focused on Māori health equity. His practice is grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Māori health models, data sovereignty, and accountability for equitable outcomes.
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Luca Zampese
YOUTH CO-SPOKESPERSON
luca@kaitiakihauora.nzLuca Zampese is a Wellington‑based technology and innovation specialist working in primary and mental health. He focuses on improving digital access and equity through practical health‑tech and AI solutions. He also chairs the Mental Health Matters Initiative Trust and Gen‑Z Aotearoa, supporting community wellbeing and youth advocacy.
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Sylvie Macfarlane
YOUTH CO-SPOKESPERSON
sylvie@kaitiakihauora.nzSylvie Macfarlane is an Award-Winning Healthcare and Youth Advocate based in Tāmaki Makaurau, driven by a vision to spark change within the healthcare sector and champion social justice. Whether through advisory groups, charitable organisations, or community-based initiatives, Sylvie’s efforts are deeply rooted in strengthening youth health outcomes and embedding wellbeing at the centre of community development. As an innovative changemaker, she has committed herself to pursuing Medicine to help build a future where healthcare is holistic, inclusive, and shaped by the voices it serves.
