Dr Ian Hassall M.B., Ch.B., D.C.H., F.R.A.C.P.
Ian Hassall is a paediatrician and children’s advocate. He was New Zealand’s first Commissioner for Children and before that Medical Director for the Plunket Society. He currently chairs Children’s Agenda, is Senior Research Fellow for the Institute of Public Policy at AUT and Health Sector Manager for the Domestic Violence Centre.
As an advocate Ian Hassall campaigns for child-focussed public policy, child safety and health, parent participation in policy-making and effective protection of children from abuse and neglect. Along with Lesley Max, Ian works on the Brainwave committee at lobbying policy-makers on behalf of children.
For further information, please choose from the following:
- Judge Michael Brown C.N.Z.M., Hon LLD (Auckland)
- Judy Baily Dip Journ. - Deputy Chairperson
- Dr Robin Fancourt M.R.C.P., F.R.A.C.P.
- Dr Ian Hassall M.B., Ch.B., D.C.H., F.R.A.C.P.
- Lope Ginnen LLB
- Lesley Max MBE, MA (Hons)
- Dr Simon Rowley M.B.C.H.B., F.R.A.C.P. (Paed.)
- Sue Younger M.A. (Hons) Dip.Tchg, Dip.Prof.Eth. - Chairperson
- Anthea Springford, BA, MBA (distinction), Investment Banker - Treasurer
Brainwave Presenters
- Pauline Allen
- Dr Nicola Austin
- Dr. Susan Foster-Cohen
- Nathan Mikaere
- Dr Simon Rowley
- Jane Valentine-Burt
- Ola Roberts
- Miriam McCaleb
- Wendy Nelson
- Debbie Rewiri
- Ophir Cassidy