Māori research partnerships

The University builds partnerships and fosters research collaborations with iwi and other Māori organisations to boost opportunities for Māori students.

Signing Relation Agreements with our Māori partners

Celebrating partnership

We have a number of relationship agreements with iwi and other Māori organisations that support the academic success of current and future Māori students. This is achieved through activities such as joint research, internships and financial support provided by scholarships.

Iwi and Māori groups we work with

Our partners (listed below) form an integral part of the network of support that Victoria University of Wellington is able to offer our students.

Hauraki Māori Trust Board
Kahui Legal
Maniapoto Māori Trust Board
Ngā Katiaki o Ngāti Kauwhata Inc
Ngā Tāngata Tiaki o Whanganui
Ngāi Tamanuhiri
Ngāti Kahungunu Incorporated
Ngāti Rangi Trust
Ngati Raukawa
Ngāti Tukairangi Trust
Ngāti Whakaue Education Endowment Trust
Onuku Māori Land Trust
Paraninihi ki Waitotara (PKW)
Rangitāne ki Wairau
Rotomā No. 1 Incorporation
Ruapuha Uekaha Hapū Trust
Te Arawa Fisheries
Te Ati Awa ki te Waka a Maui

Te Kōpere o te iwi o Hineuru
Te Kūwaha, Niwa
Te Mana o Rangitihi
Te Matatini
Te Ohu Kai Moana
Te Papa
Te Pūtea Whakatupu Trust
Te Rau Matatini
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa
Te Rūnanga o Ngā Puhi
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu
Te Runanga o Ngati Manawa
Te Rūnanga o Ngati Ruanui Trust
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Toa
Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board
Uenuku Charitable Trust
Wakatu Incorporation
Whakatohea Māori Trust Board

Building Herenga Tāngata

The first relationship agreements, known as Herenga Tāngata, were signed in 2016. These aim to strengthen engagement with iwi, as well as support recruitment and graduation of talented Māori through initiatives like the Taihonoa programme.

The University already has positive links with Māori stakeholders, including iwi and hapū, industry and academic organisations across a wide range of New Zealand environments and fields, but our goal is to continue to grow our Māori collaborations.

Whether you have an idea for a one-off Māori scholarship or a large-scale, ongoing Māori research programme, we are keen to hear from you. Contact either Tipene Merritt or Paul Meredith using the contact links below to begin the conversation.

Māori research contact

Contact Tipene Merritt, our Research Development Advisor (Māori) to discuss how we can work with you to achieve your organisational or business goals.