Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission
Emma Rawson-Te Patu is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in public health and indigenous consultation. Currently serving as the Editor Tangata Whenua at the Public Health Communications Center, Emma has held a director position at ManuKahu Associates Limited since 2014, focusing on training, supervision, and public health leadership. As a consultant for the New Zealand Human Rights Commission and previously for E Tipu e Rea Whanau Services, Emma has contributed to significant equity initiatives. With a strong academic background, including a Master of Philosophy in Public Health from Auckland University of Technology, Emma has demonstrated a commitment to improving indigenous health outcomes through various roles in health promotion, education, and research.
Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission
Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission is Aotearoa New Zealand's National Human Rights Institution. We were set up in 1977 and work under the Human Rights Act as an independent Crown entity funded by the government.