FMIS Ethics approval for your research
How to apply for ethics approval from Te Kāhui Manu Tāiko, Faculty of Māori and Indigenous Studies' research ethics committee, including required documents, process steps and timeframes.
If you are planning to undertake any research and/or related activities and are a staff member or student in the Faculty of Māori and Indigenous Studies (FMIS), you will need to seek ethics approval from Te Kāhui Manu Tāiko.
Te Kāhui Manu Tāiko
Te Kāhui Manu Tāiko is the FMIS Human Research Ethics Committee.
The term 'kāhui' in Māori is used to describe a flock and the term 'manu tāiko' is used to describe the bird which acts as sentry or lookout for the whole flock. The committee members review and approve the ethical aspects of research methods.
The committee's authority comes from the University Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC).
If your research involves health topics or a health organisation, you must apply to the University HREC instead. This is a separate process.
Application process
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Complete all relevant documents
Download application resources from OneDrive- Consent form
- Information sheet
- Research letter
- Copy of interview questions, survey or questionnaire. A draft is fine.The OneDrive folder has templates for all documents, along with a completed form for reference.
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Submit your application
Submit application through QualtricsHave your supervisor to approve and sign your application (students only).
Ensure all documents are attached to the Qualtrics form.
Email committee chair to let them know you have submitted your application.
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Review and outcome
Allow at least three weeks for your application to be reviewed. If the committee requires further information, they will email you.
Once review is completed, you will be contacted about the outcome and may be asked to carry out revisions. Send changes back to the Convenor, who will confirm whether approval has been granted.
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Approval
Once approved you will receive an approval letter and a copy of your application.
Committee members
Ahorangi | Professor
Senior Research Fellow
Project Director (Tauranga)
Ahorangi Tūhono | Associate Professor
Pūkenga | Lecturer - Māori and Indigenous Studies
Deputy Director Te Kotahi Research Institute
Useful resources
- UoW Calendar - Ethical Conduct in Human Research and Related Activities Regulations
- UoW Calendar - Student Research Regulations
- Red Flags: Issues to be aware of
- Te Ara Tika Guidelines for Māori Research Ethics
- The Consider Statement for strengthening reporting of health research involving Indigenous peoples
- Te Mana Raraunga: Māori Data Sovereignty
- University of Waikato Treaty Statement