Te ORA Hui-ā-Tau & Scientific Conference 2025

Nau mai, haere mai.

Te ORA invites our members, whānau, partners, and supporters to come together for Hui-ā-Tau 2025, held at Te Wānanga o Raukawa in Ōtaki, a place of cultural strength, learning, and connection.

Hokia ki ō maunga kia pūrea e koe ngā hau a Tāwhirimātea
Return to your mountain to be cleansed by the winds of Tāwhirimātea

As Māori Medical Practitioners we are often exposed to unique pressures and responsibilities not only within our workplace, but also within our whānau and the communities we serve. For that reason, an important way of remaining grounded is to return to our maunga, our awa, and whenua to be refuelled and replenished for the mahi ahead of us.

Over four days, we’ll reflect on our progress, celebrate our people, and explore what it means to thrive as Māori in medicine. This gathering is an opportunity to socialise, connect, learn, and contribute to the future of Māori health in an uplifting space.

The programme includes:

• Te Rā Tūhura: A careers expo for tauira and aspiring Māori health professionals

• Annual General Meeting & Wānanga

• Scientific Conference (2 days): Keynotes, abstract presentations, and panel discussions

• Te ORA Awards Dinner: A night to celebrate leadership, service, and achievement across our community

Please Note:
An Awards Dinner ticket is included for the following registration types:
– Full Conference Registration (all member types)
– PGY1/PGY2 Junior Doctors
– Tauira (Students)
– Non-Members
– Sponsors

If you are bringing whānau or guests to the Awards Dinner, their tickets will need to be purchased separately.

Tamariki Programme
We’re working to create a safe and engaging tamariki programme during Hui-ā-Tau 2025, depending on interest and age ranges.

If you're planning to bring tamariki, please complete the tamariki registration for each individual so we can understand numbers, ages, and needs. This will help us finalise the programme and ensure appropriate support is in place.

Details will be confirmed closer to the event.

Important – Support for Tauira
Tauira who require support with travel to Hui-ā-Tau must complete their registration no later than Thursday 29 August 2025.

After this date, Te ORA will not be able to guarantee support for travel.

Whether you’re a student, doctor, or supporter, this is your invitation to be part of Te ORA's biggest event of the year.