Te Ao Mārama - 2021 Hui-Ā-Tau & AGM, Ōtepoti Tāite 27th - Rāhoroi 29th Mei "Ka Mua, Ka Muri - Look Back to Move Forward" - Te Aō Marama. NZ Māori ...

Te Ao Mārama

        THE NEW ZEALAND MĀORI DENTAL ASSOCIATION

       2021 Hui-Ā-Tau & AGM, Ōtepoti
         Tāite 27th - Rāhoroi 29th Mei
“Ka Mua, Ka Muri - Look Back to Move Forward”
                 NAU MAI, HAERE MAI

WHAKAPAPA OF TE AO MĀRAMA
Te Ao Mārama, (the New Zealand Māori Dental Association) was established at the first national Māori Hui
(gathering) for oranga niho (dental health) which was held at Ōhinemutu, Rotorua in February 1995. This Hui
was called to disseminate the results of a Māori oral health research project undertaken by then University of
Otago dental student Pauline Koopu and supervised by Dr John Broughton. This summer studentship was
funded by the Health Research Council of New Zealand. The Hui was unanimous in its decision to form a new
national Māori oral health organisation.

The kaupapa of the new organisation was, “Hei oranga niho mo te iwi Māori” (Good oral health for Māori, for
life). The foundation Tūmuaki (President) was Mrs Inez Kingi (a former school dental nurse); the kaumatua
(elder) was Mr Pihopa Kingi; and the kaiwhakahaere (executive director) was Dr John Broughton. The name, Te
Ao Mārama was given to the new organisation by Mr Pihopa Kingi from the name of the whare (building) in
which the first hui was held.

At the second national Hui 12 months later, the objectives and constitution of the new organisation were
ratified by the membership. The objectives were to:

    1.   Uphold Māori oral health as guaranteed under Te Tiriti o Waitangi
    2.   Pursue the delivery of oral health services to Māori at the optimum level
    3.   Safeguard and promote the oral health of te iwi Māori; and
    4.   Promote the opportunity for Te iwi Māori to access quality oral health services

The Te Ao Mārama logo was designed by Mr. Wayne Hapi of Dunedin in 1996. The two-mania depicted in this
whakaahua (illustration) are figures synonymous in our culture with being guardian entities. The intertwining
arms are representative of the fact that good health and oral hygiene go hand in hand with spiritual wellbeing.
The koru designs are synonymous with the nurturing and caring side of our Māori culture.

Today Te Ao Mārama includes representatives from every part of the oral health sector and from all over the
country. Our membership remains committed to ensuring “Hei oranga niho mo te iwi Māori”.

The Executive team is a voluntary board elected from within the association at the annual general meeting. In
recent years the Executive have focused on strengthening the infrastructure of the organisation to
accommodate the needs and aspirations of its growing membership, as well as fulfil its role as a key voice for
Māori in oral health.

Te Ao Mārama is an important forum for members to showcase and share information about new initiatives
that have positive outcomes for Māori oral health as well as a professional body that acknowledges and
celebrates members who are driving positive change, optimising leadership potential and achieving better
Māori oral health. There has been a focus on ensuring the Hui-ā-Tau continues to offer a national forum for Te
Ao Mārama members to meet, be informed, engaged, and inspired.

Kaupapa Take (Programme)
Taite- Thursday 27th Mei (May)        Arai Te Uru Marae (24 Shetland St, Māori Hill, Dunedin)

4.45pm       Assemble for Pōwhiri
             Koha (an envelope will be circulated for those able to give a koha for the Marae)
             Ngā Kakahu - appropriate clothing         Wahine – Black skirt and shirt/dress
                                                       Tane – Black Dress Pants and Shirt

5.30pm       Mihi whakatau / Welcome
             Emeritus Professor John Broughton

6.30pm       Kai o te ahiahi - Dinner/ Whakawhanaungatanga

7.00pm       Whakawhanaungatanga
             Te Ao Mārama Executive Committee
             Ngā Mōkai o Ngā Whetū (NMoNW)
             Life Members and Kuia

Te Rā Tuatahi Day 1 Rāmere - Friday 28th Mei          Otago Museum, Barclay Theatre
                                                      (419 Great King Street North, Dunedin)
8.00am       Registrations open
8.45am       Mihi whakatau / Welcome/Karakia o te ata
             ? (Mana Whenua)
             Hone
9.00am       Opening address
             Faculty of Dentistry
9.30am       Mokopuna Māori me Oranga Niho (Māori infants and oral health):
             He mahi rangahau
             Emeritus Professor John Broughton, Joyce Maipi, Marie Person &
             W. Murray Thomson
10.00am      Dental School Tours
             NMoNW
10.30am      KAI O TE ATA (Morning Tea)
             Dental School Tours
             NMoNW
11.00am      Maori Health and Oral health - Disruption, Inequities, and Governance
             Karen Turanga
12.30pm      Workshop
             Hone Hurihanganui
12.50pm      Whakaatanga (Reflections incl. Life members and Kuia)
1.00pm       KAI O TE RĀNUI (Lunch)
             Dental School Tours
             NMoNW
1.45pm       Dental Council of New Zealand (DCNZ)
             Marie Warner and Andrew Gray
2.00pm       Celebrating 100 years NZ Dental Service
             Susan Moffat
2.45pm       Workshop (Oral Health Organisational Equity Tool for better Māori Oral Health)
             Moira Smith
3.15pm       Tōku Haerenga (Waikato Dental)
             Terrance Reid
3.55pm       PARAMANAWA - Afternoon Tea/ Whakawhanaungatanga
4.00pm       NZ Health Reform/Policies/Māori Oral Health Improvement and Workforce
             Development
             Hon. John Whaanga - Ministry of Health
5.15pm       Whakaatanga (Reflections incl. Life members and Kuia)
             Karakia Whakamutunga

Te Rā Tuarua - Day 2 Rāhoroi - Saturday 29th MEI Otago Museum, Barclay Theatre
                                                      (419 Great King Street North, Dunedin)
8.00am        Registrations open
8.30am        Te Ao Mārama AGM
9.00am        MIHI WHAKATAU/Welcome, KARAKIA O TE ATA
              Hone Hurihanganui
9.30am        Tōku Oranga
              Anne-Marie Maikuku
10.00am       Kia Ora Hauora
              Trudy Thomson and Cazna Luke
10.30am       KAI O TE ATA (Morning Tea)
11.00am       Kohatu
              ??
11.45am       Workshop 1 - Submissions
              Hone Hurihanganui
12.30pm       KAI O TE RĀNUI (Lunch)
1.00pm        Workshop 2 - Submission
              Hone Hurihanganui
1.30pm        Clare Foundation (Investing in Oral Health)
              Adele Cubitt Cohen
2.00pm       Wish for a Smile
              Winifried Harding
2.30pm        ??
3.00pm        Māori Oral Health Quality Improvement Group
              ??
3.30pm        PARAMANAWA - Afternoon Tea/ Whakawhanaungatanga
4.00pm        Whakaatanga (Reflections incl. Life members and Kuia)
4.30pm        Karakia Whakamutunga
              Hone Hurihanganui

STUDENT NOHO
Thursday 27th May      Venue TBC
                       Sam, Atamira, Rehutai

SOCIAL PROGRAMME
Saturday 29th May      TBC

Kaitautoko - Sponsors

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programme that was established in 2009 to increase the overall number of Māori working in the
health and disability sector. KOH supports growth in the Māori health workforce that is more
reflective of the communities the workforce serves and supports.

KOH engages with Māori students, current health workers, and community. KOH are an information
hub that provides knowledge, tools and resources to get you started on a health career pathway.

KOH provides increased opportunities for Māori to see the ‘health sector in action’ through
mentoring and local events. This includes open days, hospital visits, science days, wānanga, café,
workshops and tertiary events.

Sponsored by Tumu Whakarae, the National Reference Group of Māori Health Strategy Managers
within District Health Boards and the Ministry of Health. KOH is led by four regional District Health
Board (DHB) hubs who actively deliver the programme within their regions.

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