Te Kotahi Research Institute

About

http://www.waikato.ac.nz/rangahau/hemanawawhenua

http://waikato.ac.nz/rangahau

Story

Te Kotahi Research Institute has been established to enhance engagement in research and development (R&D) by improving access to research and providing pathways for innovation. R&D plays a vital role in wealth creation. Increasing Māori engagement in these activities has the potential to contribute greatly to the Māori economy. However, the real value lies in how that additional wealth is used to transform and create well-being for Iwi, Māori, Indigenous communities and society.

Mission

Undertake research that will accelerate development and lead to social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being
Apply mātauranga Māori, diverse Māori perspectives, indigenous knowledge and disciplinary knowledge in order to develop innovative approaches to research and development
Build strong iwi, community and international networks that support Māori development
Foster future focussed projects with a timeframe of 25 years and beyond
Translate knowledge into iwi, regional and national policy and practice outcomes
Support international Indigenous dialogue, knowledge sharing and collaborations.