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Whakatupuranga 2050 has
identified the importance
of research in contributing
to tribal success. This is
the role of the College: to
undertake research that
informs and contributes to
tribal advancement.
research and development
TE RANGAHAU
HEI WHANAKE
The link between research
and development is a key
component of the College’s
work and we focus on areas of
research that can contribute
directly to tribal development
objectives. In this way our
research can be connected to
training programmes delivered
by ourselves and other entities
across the tribal group. Key
areas that the College has been
involved in include undertaking
research to support:
• The tribal governance and
representation review;
• Outstanding claims;
• The development of the tribe’s
new education plan; and
• Our science and maatauranga
knowledge around the
Waikato River.
Our research work in the
governance area has contributed
to the delivery of governance
training for our Te Kauhanganui
and Te Arataura members.
Our science and maatauranga
knowledge work contributed to
the co-development and co-
delivery of Tai Tumu Tai Pari Tai
Ao, an environmental leadership
programme for tribal rangatahi
together with the Waikato
Raupatu River Trust.
The College has also undertaken
research to contribute to the
Whakatupuranga 2050 objective
of tribal identity and integrity.
Working with our researchers
across our tribal region, the
project He Whakaoranga Ka Puta
Ka Ora, sought to identify how
tribal connectedness contributes
to our sense of wellbeing.
THIS IS THE ONGOING
CHALLENGE AND
ASPIRATION FOR THE
COLLEGE -
THAT ITS
WORK IS CONNECTED,
RELEVANT AND WILL
BEAR FRUIT.
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