Professor Bev Lawton. Photo: Supplied
Excellence was celebrated this week with the announcement of the new Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year.
Professor Bev Lawton (Ngati Porou) is a pioneer in women's health.
Her advocacy in the last year in particular has led to an historic shift to HPV self-testing - as the primary way to screen for cervical cancer.
She's also the founder and director of Te Tātai Hauora o Hine - the National Centre for Women's Health Research Aotearoa.
