Speakers
Ngā mihi nui to our speakers
Dr Fiona Bolden
Fiona is the Chair of Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network. Fiona has been a rural GP since 1996 and is currently based in the Coromandel, working in Whangamatā. She comes from Devon (UK) and trained at Bristol University, doing her general practice training in rural UK. In 2002 she emigrated to Aotearoa/New Zealand with her young family.
Matt Chisholm
Former TVNZ Sunday reporter and host of Survivor New Zealand, and Celebrity Treasure Island, Matt Chisholm is well-known to many Kiwis as an authentic, down-to-earth reporter. As someone who has spent 13 years telling other people's stories, Matt is now sharing his own through his book, Imposter.
Dr Sophie Hart
Sophie enjoys a good night’s sleep, but sometimes she settles for less. Sophie is a rural GP and a member of the most successful adventure racing team ever recently winning the Yukon 1000 event.
Dr Carlton Irving
Carlton (Te Whakatōhea, Te Ūpokorehe) is a highly respected leader in rural health and community development, with over 20 years of experience in the health sector. Born and raised in Ōpōtiki, he overcame significant challenges during his schooling years, embarking on a career in paramedicine that led to his transition into health leadership.
John Macaskill-Smith
John is CEO of Spark Health – focused on supporting and spring boarding clinical digital innovation across the sector: connecting people and systems.
Dr Rod Martin
Rod is a distinguished healthcare professional and the newly elected President of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM). Based in Armidale, New South Wales, and has dedicated nearly two decades to serving rural and remote communities as a Rural Generalist.