Te Kaunihera Pūtaiao Hauora o Aotearoa | the Medical Sciences Council (the Council) in collaboration with Te Ama Tōtika - the Māori Practitioners Advisory Committee to the Council - are hosting a hui for Māori medical laboratory science and anaesthetic technology practitioners on Friday 19 June 2026, 9.30am to 4.30pm, at Rydges Hotel, Featherston Street, Wellington.

There is no charge to attend the hui.

The purpose of this hui is to:
• Introduce Te Ama Tōtika and its mahi.
• Whakawhanaungatanga and facilitate connections with other Māori practitioners.
• Discuss the relationship between the Council and Te Ama Tōtika and how matters relating to culture are raised and addressed.
• Workshop the Cultural Competency Standards and how to review competence issues in a mana-enhancing way.
• Hear how enhanced cultural standards embedded in the Anaesthetic Technician Scope of Practice are positively influencing the theatre environment.

Please register using this form. Enter your name and email address so you can be emailed with further details. Your personal details will be held in SurveyMonkey until this hui has concluded.

Registration closes 5pm on Friday 5 June 2026.

This is a professional development opportunity that will count towards recertification CPD requirements.

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* 1. Name

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* 3. Which scope of practice are you currently practising in?

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* 4. Your location

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* 5. Do you identify as Māori?

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* 6. If you answered "yes" to question 5, what is your iwi/hapu affiliation?

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* 7. Do you have any dietary restrictions?

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* 8. We may take photos during this hui for use in our publications (eg newsletters). Do you consent to having your photo taken?

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* 9. Are there any questions you would like answered at this hui?

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