Follow the links below to read profiles of sports people, te hunga hākinakina. Use the navigation on the right to read profiles with of other movers and shakers from the Māori community. Some of the profiles are in te reo Māori and some are in English.

Farah Rangikoepa Palmer holds a Bachelor of Physical Education with Honours, and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Sport Sociology. She is also the captain of the Black Ferns women's rugby team.

Simon Wi Rutene is a New Zealand Champion skier who has won numerous world skiing titles and competitions. His career as a skier included representing New Zealand at four Olympic Games. Simon now works as a councillor for elite sportspeople and also produces educational resources.