Te Ao Mārama Aotearoa Māori Dental Association

28/01/2026

We invite all current members of Te Ao Mārama – Aotearoa Māori Dental Association to this SGM - Tuesday 17th Feb @ 6pm
The purpose of this Special General Meeting is to consider and vote on the ratification of amendments to the Te Ao Mārama Constitution to ensure compliance with the Incorporated Societies Act 2022.
The amended Constitution (with tracked changes) will be circulated to members in advance (14 days prior) of the meeting in accordance with constitutional notice requirements.
This meeting is convened for constitutional business only. Please ensure your membership registration and details are up to date by logging into our website.

Register for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uD_R5DTrRBaZWiwC0fPo4g
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

23/01/2026

Today, the Te Ao Mārama executive had the honour of hosting the Pasifika Dental Association, NZOHA, NZIDT and NZDA here in beautiful Ōhinemutu, Rotorua - where we came together to strengthen relationships, align our values and kōrero about how we can work more collaboratively.

Grounded in whakawhanaungatanga and shared purpose, these discussions are an important step towards collective action that supports oranga niho mō te iwi Māori.

He waka eke noa - the journey ahead is one we are excited to take together.🖤🦷❤️

13/01/2026

KIA HIWA RĀ! 📣
Save the date for Hui-ā-Tau 2026 - 10th & 11th April
This year, we are thrilled to announce that we will also have some exciting workshops prior to Hui-ā-Tau. Keep an eye out for more information to come! 🎉

05/12/2025

Highest honours recognising our founding member, leader, inspiration and heart of Te Ao Mārama, Emeritus Professor John Broughton (Kāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Heretaunga). Years of dedication, commitment and unrelenting advocacy towards improving Māori oral health, through workforce and resource development, education, research, academic and leadership pathway opportunities. We celebrate you and we thank you for providing us all a home, Te Ao Mārama - Hei oranga niho mō te iwi Māori 🖤🦷❤️

Two esteemed Māori leaders will be awarded will be awarded the highest degree of recognition from the University of Otago - Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka on Saturday.

03/12/2025

So proud of all of our tauira graduating this year! Such a huge achievement - Kei runga noa atu koutou! ❤️

This Saturday presents an exciting milestone for Te Kaupeka Pūniho – Faculty of Dentistry 👀

26 tauira Māori will cross the graduation stage, marking the largest number of Māori dental graduates across all three oral health disciplines at Otago to date 🎉🦷

Associate Dean Māori and Senior Lecturer in the Bachelor of Oral Health programme, Samuel Carrington, (Te Arawa) is excited to celebrate their hard work.

“The impact these graduates will have on our country is massive. They will go on to serve whānau all over Aotearoa, providing care that’s grounded in understanding and connection,” he says.

Check out the full story 🔗 https://www.otago.ac.nz/about/news/newsroom/record-year-for-maori-dentistry-graduates

27/11/2025

Kia Hiwa Rā Kia Hiwa Rā!

🎓 Paid 2-Year Oral Health Therapist Internship – Two Available in Murihiku/Southland 🦷

Kaitiaki Niho is offering a 24-month OHT internship for a registered OHT or new grad keen to grow Adult Scope, work with rangatahi, kaumātua and whānau, and learn how to run a community oral health service.

You’ll get structured learning, mentoring, hands-on kaupapa Māori programmes and a pathway to leadership and ongoing employment.

📩 Apply: Email your CV and 1–2 page cover letter to kaitiakiniho@outlook.com

Mā te mahi ngātahi, ka ora ai te whānau – let’s change the oral health story together.

21/11/2025

We would love to share with you all a glimpse of our 2025 Hui, celebrating 30 years of Te Ao Mārama Aotearoa Māori Dental Association.

🙏🏽 Honouring our visionaries, those who dared to dream, who carved the path, who laid the foundations we now stand proudly upon.

💜 Acknowledging those who continue to guide, uplift and steady us today.

As we look toward the future of Māori oral health, we carry deep gratitude , fierce hope and unshakeable belief in the power of our people.

Mauri ora to everyone who carries this mahi with integrity, courage and love 🙏

He muka nō te taura whiri kotahi.
Each of us a strand, stronger together.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

15/11/2025

The Te Ao Mārama executive committee gathered together in Ōtepoti today for a full day of wānanga - progressing our strategic priorities, strengthening governance, reviewing current mahi, and planning future kaupapa that will continue to uplift the Māori oral health workforce.

A special mihi to Emeritus Professor John Broughton for joining us and adding depth, wisdom, and wairua to our mahi.

Kia ū, kia kaha - hei oranga niho mō te iwi Māori

08/11/2025

KIA WHAKANUIA: 🗣️ A massive congratulations to Eru McGregor (dentist, practice owner and Te Ao Mārama executive committee member) and his practice, Doubtless Bay Dental, for being awarded the BDO New Zealand Judges’ Choice Award at the Northland Business Excellence Awards! Truly doing Te Tai Tokerau and te iwi Māori proud! E rere ana ngā mihi manahau i tō mahi, e te ihu oneone! 🥳🎉

🎙 From the Judges:
“Doubtless Bay Dental has truly impressed the judges with their unwavering commitment to delivering essential dental services to the wider Doubtless Bay community. This business stands out for its genuine care and dedication to the wellbeing of local residents.

Their initiative to provide free dental care for young people is especially commendable—an investment in the future of dental health, particularly for those who might otherwise go without. Dentist and business owner Eru McGregor exemplifies purpose-driven leadership, incorporating Te Tiriti principles into the care of his patients and demonstrating what it means to live your values every day.”

16/09/2025

How many parts of the tooth can you name… in te reo Māori? 🦷🤔
Celebrate 50 years of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori by learning something new! By learning and using te reo Māori in dentistry, we honour the language, build connection with our communities, and pass on a taonga that lasts a lifetime. Let’s celebrate 50 years of revitalisation with pride and purpose.
Ake ake ake – mō ake tonu te reo. A forever language. 🖤🤍❤️

15/09/2025

Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori - Ake Ake Ake
Mō Ake Tonu Te Reo

Resources, stories and tools to support you on your reo Māori journey.

25/08/2025

KIA HIWA RĀ! 📢📢📢

Calling all dentists! An exciting new opportunity is now available in Te Papaioea/Palmerston North!

For more information, contact Dave via email: dave.mollard@rangitaane.iwi.nz