Our vision: to enable Māori and Indigenous aspirations through transformative research and practice
Te Kotahi focuses on developing interdisciplinary solutions to complex challenges, supporting the integration of mātauranga Māori, and enabling Indigenous control of Indigenous data.
Goals
- He rangahau whai kiko: Research that makes a difference for Iwi, Māori, & Indigenous communities
- Kia ngātahi te mahi: Develop collaborations with Iwi
- Kotuia te mātauranga: Transform practices through capacity building and knowledge exchange
Koi te mata punenga, maiangi te mata pūihoiho
Te Kotahi Research Institute was the vision of Te Rōpū Manukura, an advisory body representing iwi within the University of Waikato catchment. Our name ‘Te Kotahi’ draws inspiration from Sir Robert Te Kotahi Mahuta, the founding Director of the Centre of Māori Studies Research, and reflects a unity of purpose, drawing together concepts of oneness and togetherness.
1972
Centre for Māori Studies and Research founded under Director Robert Te Kotahi Mahuta.
1990
Te Rōpū Manukura established.
1996
School of Māori and Pacific Development established.
2010
Te Kotahi Research Institute established.
Professor Linda Tuhiwai Smith appointed as Inaugural Director. Focus on Maori-led research supporting Iwi development.
2015
Associate Professor Leonie Pihama appointed as Director. Focus on Kaupapa Maori research supporting Iwi development.
2016
Faculty of Māori and Indigenous Studies established, replacing School of Māori and Pacific Development.
2018
Faculty of Māori and Indigenous Studies and Te Kotahi Research Institute structured into the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Māori Office.
2020
Associate Professor Maui Hudson appointed as Director. Focus on interdisciplinary Māori-led research supporting Iwi development.
Tangata Matua | Key People
Director Te Kotahi Research Institute
Business Manager
Teaching Fellow - Law
Research Assistant
Kaiwhakahaere Tari - Administrator
Senior Research Fellow
Project Manager - Tauhokohoko
Lecturer