LEADERSHIP
Our leadership brings strong governance, effective management, and cross-sector expertise—ensuring a fit-for-purpose approach to advancing the health and wellbeing of boys, men, and families. This depth of experience enables us to lead with impact, strengthen community partnerships, and deliver sustainable outcomes for a better, more connected Aotearoa.
Tony Mitchell
Chair
Ina Michael
CEO
Dr. Tom Varghese
Trustee
Boris Mauwa
Financial Controller
Mark Simiona
Trustee
Rachael Sutton
Director, Communications
Yann Roux
Trustee
Keven Mealamu
Ambassador
MEMBERS
With the support of our partners and providers, Men’s Health Trust NZ delivers free initiatives and services for boys, men, and families. By registering, members join a community dedicated to improving health and wellbeing—not just for themselves, but for their whānau, workplaces, and wider communities. Below are testimonials from some of our members.
"Through my journey with Men’s Health Trust NZ and under the guidance of Mateo, I have dropped weight but more importantly and different to other training programmes I have been on, I am physically much stronger and the combination of weight training and conditioning has helped me retain my strength and power for longer periods of time.
I also work as a professional musician in the weekends and gig in evenings, and have noticed considerable changes in my singing ability, also in my energy levels on stage. I also have more energy to spend time with my 3 daughters who are 7, 8 and 11 years of age, instead of always being tired all the time. The Men’s health programme has given me a new lease on life and opportunity to re-focus my health and priorities."
TJ Taotua, Member
Loving the Journey, I’m on with the boys, and the Men’s Health training Management, I’ll be continuing onto the next Men’s Health programme and encourage a few more boys along.
One thing I encourage my team boys is this saying:
“MAKE EVERY BATTLE A PERSONAL BATTLE”
Blessing to everyone,
Much Love to my #Men's Health Trust #T4U and associate groups.
Sione Sione, Member
Truly blessed that i found out about the MENS HEALTH initiative, it was definitely hard at the start but it got easier as we got FITTER and STRONGER, and the camaraderie and laughs amongst the BROTHERHOOD made it that much more enjoyable.
Its amazing how our physical health is attributed to our mental well being.
A BIG THANK YOU to Mateo Vaihu (you the man uce) and your team and all the associated sponsors/organizers of the Men’s Health Program and last but not least, the BROTHERS that made turning up to training week in, week out enjoyable.
MAD RESPECT
Fa Soifua
Greg Whaiapu, Member
PARTNERSHIPS
We partner with like-minded organisations—donors, sponsors, philanthropies, corporates, and government agencies—to advance the health and wellbeing of boys, men, and families in Aotearoa and beyond. These partnerships are the backbone of our work, enabling the delivery of impactful initiatives and services. Below is a growing list of our valued supporters.
