Te ORA is a unique organisation representing Māori medical students and doctors working as clinicians, researchers and teachers.
Awards on offer
Te ORA, alongside our valued partners and affiliates, proudly celebrates the dedication and achievements of our Māori medical whānau through the following annual awards:
The Maarire Goodall Award is Te ORA’s most prestigious annual award, recognising and celebrating the contributions of Māori health professionals.
Dr Maarire Goodall (Ngāi Tahu) was a doctor-scientist, writer, composer, philanthropist and social justice champion. His work spanned international cancer research, the Waitangi Tribunal and Ngāi Tahu development.
Proudly sponsored by the Maarire Goodall Charitable Trust.
2026 recipient
Dr Elana Curtis
This award honours Dr Doug Sinclair and recognises Indigenous doctors improving Indigenous health across Aotearoa and Australia.
This award honours the contributions of Tony Ruakere as a role model for emerging Māori doctors and is given to those who demonstrate exceptional commitment to their Iwi community.
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This award is given in Dr Pat Ngata’s memory to one who has shown outstanding concern for the wellbeing of individual members.
This award is a tribute to rangatira for laying down the pathway of success and offer our thanks to our current Māori doctors for their continued efforts and support.
In 2016, Te ORA, in association with Te Pataka Whaioranga Pharmac, launched two new annual Medical Student Awards for Excellence in Leadership and Excellence in Research. Recipients can receive up to $5,000 paid as an educational grant.
In 2016, Te ORA, in association with Te Pataka Whaioranga Pharmac, launched two new annual Medical Student Awards for Excellence in Leadership and Excellence in Research. Recipients can receive up to $5,000 paid as an educational grant.
The Award Presentation
The above awards are conferred during our annual Hui ā-Tau and Scientific Conference. This hui allows us to come together and foster meaningful connections among attendees and provides a platform for us to celebrate our collective achievements and milestones. It is a time for reflection on the progress we have made while also looking forward to future endeavours.
Learn more about our upcoming hui, as well as to explore details of previous events.
