Tohu Hiranga Awards
Mā mua ka kite a muri, mā muri ka ora a mua
"Those who lead give sight to those who follow, those who follow give life to those who lead"
Leadership and Mentorship
Dame Tariana Turia Award
Dame Tariana Turia (Ngāti Apa, Ngā Rauru, Tūwharetoa, Whanganui) was a respected Māori leader who consistently sets the benchmark to improve the status and wellbeing for Māori wellbeing. As a continual inspiration, Dame Tariana advocated for significant change to the way government departments and services are accessed, to transform and build the capacity of whānau. The Dame Tariana Turia Award is for contributions to Whānau Ora (Whānau Wellbeing) at both individual, group and organisational levels.
This award can be used to fund an activity at the individual or organisational level that improves Whānau Ora outcomes (i.e., running a hui, professional development, attending a conference, or other international travel).
Ana Sokratov
Ana Sokratov was a Māori leader with personal experience of mental distress who is well known nationally for her staunch sense of justice, leadership and guidance in ensuring the tāngata whaiora voice was well heard. Ana was known for mentoring many people who are in Māori lived experience leadership and representative roles across New Zealand.
The Ana Sokratov award is gifted to akōnga furthering their education who have lived or living experiences of Hauora Hinengaro (mental wellbeing) and/or substance recovering (AOD)
Paraire Huata Recognition Award
Paraire Huata was best known for his focus in the health and social service sectors, and his commitment to Māori mental health and addictions. He was part of the Taha Māori programme (Hamner Springs) and led Ngā Ngaru Learning Systems.
The Paraire Huata Recognition Award provides funds for an annual hui to recognise ‘Māori ways of learning’, and to acknowledge Māori practice rather than an award for an individual.
This award provides the opportunity for Māori to facilitate local wānanga, to share and raise the standards of practice regarding Māori models of practice.
Māori Health Workforce
Dr Henry Rongomau Bennett Legacy Award
Dr Henry Rongomau Bennett was the first Māori psychiatrist in Aotearoa New Zealand who significantly contributed to psychiatry and Māori health. He was the medical superintendent of Tokanui Hospital between 1964 and 1984, where his influence on the treatment of Māori mental health was noted. Dr Henry Rongomau Bennett was also integral in supporting Whai Ora – the first Māori mental health unit in New Zealand.
The Dr Henry Rongomau Bennett Legacy Award recognises tākuta Māori working in or toward mental health, whose dedication resonates with the ideals of Dr Bennett and his career contributions directly influencing Māori mental health and wellbeing.
Harry Pitman Award
Harry Pitman was a Māori leader in the Addiction sector and as well known for his support of the Healing our Spirit Worldwide indigenous movement.
The Harry Pitman Award recognises outstanding current and emerging leaders in the Alcohol and Other Drugs sector. Encouraging work aimed at minimising addiction-related harm to Māori to achieve the best outcomes for tāngata whaiora and whānau.
This award can be used towards professional development, attending a conference, or other international travel.
The Māreikura Scholarship (Now Closed)
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Youth and Education
Bob Henare Award
Bob Henare (Ngāpuhi and Ngāti Hine) was best known for his role at the Mental Health Commission and had years of Government experience, including as Chair of the Capital and Coast DHB for 17 years.
The Bob Henare Award acknowledges and supports the professional achievements and high level of excellence of rangatahi Māori (under 25 years) working in/toward Māori mental health.
The Award also recognises and encourages the development of innovative approaches to achieve the best outcomes for Māori in the mental health sector.
Mason Durie Pae Ora Scholarship (Now Closed)
The Scholarship acknowledges and recognises the significant leadership and contributions that Mason Durie has given to Māori health, Māori development, indigeneity and Māori futures over many years and reflects his belief that leadership is a shared enterprise rather than a dependence on one person alone and that, by working together, communities can develop and enact plans based on their own aspirations of pae ora.
This prestigious scholarship is valued at up to $20,000 and is open to tauira Māori who are current or aspiring leaders, committed to advancing hauora Māori and the wellbeing of hapori Māori.
To apply, please read the funding guidelines and submit an application form to scholarships@terauora.com.
Applications closed 30 November 2025
If you have any pātai, please contact scholarships@terauora.com