Independent Advisory Group

PDH’s Independent Advisory Group provided a variety of perspectives on our research activities and projects, including views of consumer, industry, Māori, Pacific, clinical, and academic experts. The IAG recommended the research portfolio and projects to the board. IAG members were appointed by PDH. 

The Independent Advisory Group term completed in March 2023.

Gregor Coster

Professor Gregor Coster, CNZM

Chairperson

Professor Coster retired as the inaugural Dean of the Faculty of Health at Victoria University of Wellington.

Dr Allan Moffitt

Clinical Director, ProCare Health

Dr Moffitt is a GP working at The Fono, Manurewa and also Clinical Director at ProCare, NZ’s largest PHO. He has an extensive history in primary care at all levels and is a member of the NZ Institute of Director.

Andrew Sporle

University of Auckland

Mr Sporle has expertise in official data innovations and teaches in Statistics at the University of Auckland. He is also a founding member of Te Mana Rauranga, the Māori Data Sovereignty network.

Gregor Coster

Dr Diana Siew

University of Auckland

Dr Siew is the Co-Chair of the Consortium for Medical Device Technologies.

Dr Helen Lunt

Clinical Director, Health Innovation Hub, Canterbury DHB

Dr Lunt is also an active researcher, undertaking clinical trials in diabetes/metabolism.

Dr Jacqueline Schmidt-Busby

Tumu Whakarae / CEO, Comprehensive Care PHO

Dr Schmidt-Busby is an experienced Pacific health researcher and brings extensive expertise in equity in healthcare.

Gregor Coster

Jon Herries

Manatū Hauora, Ministry of Health

Mr Herries is the Group Manager, Emerging Health Technologies at Manatū Hauora, Ministry of Health.

Dr Judy Blakey, MNZM

Consumer Health Advisor

Dr Blakey is the Chairperson of the Mairangi Arts Centre’s Board. She is an advocate for consumer perspectives within the NZ health system.