Our Rōpū

Te Rōpū Niho Ora brings together Māori oral health leaders, providers, and advocates from across Aotearoa.

Our rōpū is made up of clinical and non-clinical representatives from Māori Oral Health Providers, supported by Māori oral health experts who offer specialist guidance.

We work collectively to strengthen the Māori Oral Health Provider sector, share learning, and progress key priorities that support equitable oral health outcomes for Māori.

Providers Represented in Our Rōpū

These Māori Oral Health Providers are represented across the rōpū membership:

Best Care Whakapai Hauora – Palmerston North
Kahungunu Executive ki Te Wairoa – Wairoa
Ora Toa – Wellington
Raukura Hauora o Tainui – Hamilton & South Auckland
Te Hiku Hauora – Kaitaia
Te Manu Toroa – Tauranga
Te Oranganui Trust – Whanganui
Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga – Hawke’s Bay
Tipu Ora – Rotorua

Te Rōpū Niho Ora in Action

Our rōpū meets regularly to strengthen the ties between Māori oral health leaders, providers, and advocates. These gatherings are essential for sharing clinical expertise, aligning our priorities, and ensuring that our collective voice remains a powerful advocate for oral health equity across Aotearoa.