Te Kura i Awarua (the precious treasures from Awarua) at EIT is poised to become a hub for transformative research.
Professors Tipene-Leach and Gillies have led the way forging a strong research environment dedicated fostering collaboration with communities, scholars, and organisations to create meaningful change. Our commitment to the values of rangahau Māori (Māori research) and kaupapa Māori (Māori philosophy) drives our mission and vision.
Explore our website to learn more about our research, our team, and the impact we are making in the world of Māori and Indigenous research.
At Te Kura i Awarua (EIT), we aim to facilitate, support, and enable Māori and Indigenous research that is transformative, empowers our communities, strengthens our cultural connections, and addresses the critical issues facing our world.
We believe that Māori and Indigenous knowledges are key elements in sustainable and equitable solutions.
We strive to nurture and build Māori research capability in Hawke’s Bay Ngāti Kahungunu, integrate Mātauranga Māori into research processes, blend traditional and contemporary knowledge, and cultivate more inclusive and sustainable futures for all.
Our research areas encompass a wide range of critical topics, including health and equity, food security, archiving of Māori manuscripts, environmental challenges, and the rich history of hapū and Iwi in our region.
We collaborate with communities and experts to delve into these areas, combining traditional knowledge with modern research methodologies.
At Te Kura i Awarua Rangahau Māori Research Centre, we believe that collaboration is essential to achieving better outcomes for Māori and communities. We invite partners who share our common vision to collaborate with us to achieve positive and enduring outcomes for mokopuna to come.
Dr Fiona Cram, Board Chair of Te Kura i Awarua Rangahau Māori Research Centre, says:
“Strong partnerships are the foundation of meaningful and lasting change. At Te Kura i Awarua Rangahau Māori Research Centre, we are committed to working alongside those who share our vision, bringing together knowledge, innovation, and a deep respect for tikanga Māori. Together, we can create transformational impact for future generations.”
Partnering with Te Kura i Awarua Rangahau Māori Research Centre
When you partner with us, you are investing in high-quality, evidence-based, mātauranga Māori-grounded research. Our work seeks to preserve, protect, and support communities to prosper, bringing into focus critical issues facing Māori.
Working with us means:
– Enabling exceptional research that is transformative, empowers communities and strengthens cultural connections.
– Building on foundations of mātauranga Māori and upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi to advance Māori research and achieve the best outcomes.
– Forming meaningful partnerships, working together to achieve mutual benefits.
– Ensuring accountability through communication, reporting, and demonstrating our value.
Professor Annemarie Gillies, Research Professor/Co-Director, says:
“We privilege kaupapa Māori and mātauranga Māori-grounded research. We are local and have intimate knowledge of our communities, and therefore, our work seeks to reflect the aspirations of our communities and support solutions-focused approaches to research. We acknowledge and engage with researchers internationally because many of our whānau, hapū, and iwi members are global citizens. Our research has the potential to have impact wherever our whānau live in the world.”
Working together to generate knowledge for generational impact
To discuss potential partnership opportunities built on mutual interests and shared goals, contact our Strategic Partnership Lead:
Charrissa Keenan
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +64 272 570 128
Te Kupenga o MAI is an initiative aimed at supporting Māori postgraduate students in their research journey, specifically focusing on Māori and Indigenous knowledge systems. Through a network of MAI sites across New Zealand, the programme offers workshops, writing retreats, and mentorship opportunities that foster academic excellence and cultural connection. The goal is to deepen students’ understanding of mātauranga Māori, enhance research skills, and develop
leadership capabilities.
Discover upcoming conferences, seminars, and workshops hosted by Te Kura i Awarua.
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