We are delighted to introduce you to the new Dmentia mate Wareware leadership and Advisory Group, its members are: 
Teresa Wall – Co-chair 
Board Member of Alzheimers New Zealand

Dr Makarena Dudley, Co-chair
Senior Lecturer, University of Auckland, Member Mate Wareware Rōpū 

Dr Matthew Croucher, Deputy Chair
Consultant Psychiatrist of Old Age, Older Persons Mental Health Service, Te Whatu Ora Waitaha

Dr Etuini Ma’u – Member 
Consultant Psychiatrist, Waikato Hospital, Senior Lecturer, University of Auckland 

Alister Robertson – Member 
Board Member, Dementia Alliance, Alzheimers New Zealand

Anne Schumacher – Member 
Chief Executive, Dementia Wellington
In addition to the sector leaders, four central agency leaders from Te Aka Whai Ora, Te Whatu Ora and Manatū Hauora will also be members of the DLG. These people are: 
Nicola Ehau
Ngāti Porou, Chief Advisor, Te Aka Whai Ora

Harriet Pauga
Interim Pacific Lead, Northern Region, Te Whatu Ora
Pacific Health, Te Whatu Ora

Kathy Compton 
Marketing Manager, National Public Health Service, Te Whatu Ora  

Dr Kate Scott
Clinical Chief Advisor, Office of the Chief Clinical Officers, Manatū Hauora