Our Mahi
Our Mahi
Te Rōpū Niho Ora supports kaupapa Māori approaches to improve oral health equity through sector guidance, collaborative initiatives, and dedicated resources. Our work is anchored in Waha Tuku Iho—restoring the ancestral oral health excellence of our tipuna
Restoring Mana Across Generations
Position Statements
Te Rōpū Niho Ora develops evidence-based position statements, reviewed bi-annually and updated in line with new evidence.
Sugars Intake
Te Rōpu Niho Ora supports strategies, policies, and initiatives that will eliminate the harm of sugars on the oral health and well-being of Māori. (2017, updated 2025)
Community Water Fluoridation
Te Rōpu Niho Ora endorses community water fluoridation as it is a practical, effective, and safe means of protecting teeth and improving the oral health of all Māori. (2017, updated 2025)
Other Publications
Oral Health Briefing to the Rt Hon. Jacinda Ardern, Former Prime Minister of New Zealand
Summary of Māori Oral Health in Aotearoa - Te Rōpū Niho Ora
Quality Improvement: Indigenous Influence in Oral Health Policy, Process, and Practice.
Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved. Vol 27, No.1, 2016 (Supplement), pp. 54–60.Makowharemahihi C, Wall J, Keay G, Britton C, McGibbon M, LeGeyt P, Maipi J, Signal V.
Tō Waha Wairoa
Tō Waha is a community-led initiative providing free dental treatment to communities with unmet oral health needs. Tō Waha Wairoa 2022 was supported through collaboration with local partners, including Hawke’s Bay District Health Board, Wairoa Community Partnership Group, Kahungunu iwi leaders, and volunteer dentists.
Te Rōpū Niho Ora was proud to sponsor the Tō Waha Research Team exploring future aspirations for oral health in the Wairoa community.
Māori Oral Health Provider Workforce Plan 2016-2020
The Māori Oral Health Provider Workforce Plan 2016-2020 has been developed by the Te Rōpu Niho Ora to help support the growth and sustainability of the Māori Oral Health Providers sector. As well as contributing to the overall efforts to train and recruit a high quality, culturally responsive oral health workforce.
Māori Oral Health Equity Action Plan 2020–2023
This plan was informed by sector activities and consultation, including a 2018 invited think tank held in partnership with Te Ao Mārama, a Māori oral health equity symposium, and an expert advisory group. The Action Plan was released to the sector in October 2020.
Feedback and Citation
The Māori Oral Health Equity Action Plan 2020–2023 included opportunities for sector feedback during its development. If you are referencing the Action Plan, please use the recommended citation included in the original publication.
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