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June 02, 2025
For services to the Hauora Kaupapa: Dr Max Ronald
Waatea Team
Posted On June 2, 2025
Dr Max Ronald (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Wai) specialises in breast cancer surgery with an interest in oncoplastic techniques and is an advocate for Indigenous Health Equity. She is the first indigenous councillor at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS), a member of the Aotearoa New Zealand National Committee Surgery, and a past Chair of RACS Indigenous Health Committee. In 2024, she was awarded the inaugural Breast Cancer Fellowship from Hei Āhuru Mōwai Māori Cancer Leadership Aotearoa, to address breast cancer inequities and advocate for Māori health equity, with a focus on building Māori capability and leadership in breast cancer research. Dr Ronald is a member of Hei Āhuru Mowai and Te Pae Whakatere (BreastScreen Aotearoa steering group), the Steering Committee for Medical Workforce, the National Māori Pandemic Group, and was a clinical expert advisor for Te Aka Whai Ora (Māori Health Authority). Dr Ronald becomes a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit
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