List of subject matter experts

Subject matter experts  for mortality review

Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission has appointed subject matter experts for their specialist knowledge across He Mutunga Kore the National Mortality Review Committee’s initial workstream areas.  

Most were members of previous mortality review committees before 1 July 2023. 

Note: * indicates people who also participate in Ngā Pou Arawhenua – a caucus of Māori members of He Mutunga Kore the National Mortality Review Committee and Māori subject matter experts.  

Child and youth mortality review

• Linda Bowden
• Dr Rebecca Hayman
• Lorraine Hoult (ex officio – Oranga Tamariki)
• Dr Tim Jelleyman (ex officio – Ministry of Health)
• Fale Andrew Lesā
• Dr Alayne Mikahere-Hall*
• Dr Colette Muir
• Dr Matthew Reid
• Dr Rob Thomson

Perinatal and maternal mortality review

• Robin Cronin
• Dr Liza Edmonds*
• Dr Rose Elder
• Denis Grennell*
• Claire MacDonald
• Dr John Tait (ONZM)

Perioperative mortality review

• Associate Professor Liz Dennett
• Dr Kerry Gunn 
• Professor Andrew Hill
• Nicki Macklin

Family violence death review

• Dr Nicola Atwool
• Dianne Cooze*
• Dr Moana Eruera
• Mark Henaghan
• Dr Michael Roguski*
• Dr Armon Tamatea
• Sumudu Thode
• Shayne Walker*