Our People

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, ēngari he toa takitini    

“Success is not the work of one, but the work of many” 

Nic Proffit

2024 Intern

Ngāti Porou

Nic has just completed his fourth year of a Bachelor of Dental Surgery at the University of Otago. In 2025, he will be finishing his degree at the University of Otago’s Manukau campus in Auckland. He previously attended Gisborne Boys’ High School, where he had the privilege of serving as Deputy Head Boy in 2020. Nic is excited to join Matai over the summer, as it offers a valuable opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills he has gained in his studies. Returning to his hometown to contribute professionally is something which resonates with him, and he is eager for the personal and professional growth it will provide.