Te ORA is a well-established Māori professional network offering a wealth of knowledge and experience.

Every year we provide a range of support and development opportunities for members.

We will support you to succeed as a student. We will help you to grow your career as a medical practitioner. By joining Te ORA, you’ll also be adding your voice to the issues that matter for Māori in health. To be effective we need your support. Our strength, our success is the work of all of us. So join today and ensure a better future for you, your whānau and our community.

Memberships on offer

Feeling uncertain about which membership option is the most suitable for your needs?
Take a look at the choices have outlined below to help you make an informed decision.

MEMBERSHIP TYPE

ANNUAL

You have to be a Māori medical graduate. The annual membership fee is $300.00 (plus $9.27 processing fee). Your membership is active for one year from the date of your sign-up.

MEMBERSHIP TYPE

ASSOCIATE

Associate members are individuals and organisations who are deemed to be supportive of the aims and objectives of Te ORA. The annual membership fee is $300.00 (plus $9.27 processing fee). Your membership is active for one year from the date of your sign-up.

MEMBERSHIP TYPE

STUDENT

You have to be a Māori medical student enrolled and completing a undergraduate medical degree study course. Student membership is free. The student member can apply and renew every year for the entire period of study for the undergraduate medical degree study course.

Membership Benefits

Te ORA members enjoy the following benefits and discounts:

WHANAUNGATANGA

Mentoring and support from other Te ORA members.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunities to represent Te ORA on health advisory groups.

TAILORED MEDIA TRAINING

Practical advice.

GOVERNANCE TRAINING

Critical professional development.

REGIONAL NETWORKING ACTIVITIES

A supportive network for you.

ANNUAL WĀNANGA REO

Discounted rates.

HUI-Ā-TAU & SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE

Discounted member conference registration rates.

VOTING RIGHTS

At the Annual General Meeting*.
*Associate members cannot vote as per Te ORA Constitution.

PRIORITISED ACCESS TO CONFERENCE BURSARIES, SCHOLARSHIPS AND SUMMER STUDENTSHIPS

Membership Services

Te ORA members enjoy the following benefits and discounts from our partners:

SPEC SAVERS OPTOMETRISTS

Maintaining perfect eyesight is such an important part of being able to work well and live your life to the full, but did you know that a fully comprehensive eye examination is an important health check too?
That’s why we have teamed up with Specsavers Optometrists to give you & your Whānau discounts throughout the year!
To view & redeem these offers, please register for a voucher to present in-store.

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Te Ohu Rata O Aotearoa | Māori Medical Practitioners