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 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 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*