Te Rōpū Manukura is established as a committee of the Council, in partnership, Te Rōpū Manukura act as Kaitiaki (guardian) of the Treaty of Waitangi for the University of Waikato. Te Kotahi Research Institute works closely with Te Rōpū Manukura to meet the needs of iwi and hapū. This unique relationship allows for direct engagement, connections, and collaborative working environments to meet tribal research aspirations.
Te Rōpū Manukura is currently made up of members from over 20 different iwi within the catchment area of the University. Te Rōpū Manukura is chaired by Parekawhia McLean (Ngāti Mahanga - Hourua, Waikato, Ngāti Maniapoto).
Iwi Members of Te Rōpū Manukura
Hauraki Māori Trust Board (opens in a new tab)
Maniapoto Māori Trust Board
Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated (opens in a new tab)
Te Runanga o Ngāti Pukenga Iwi ki Tauranga Trust
Ngāti Ranginui Iwi Society Incorporated (opens in a new tab)
Te Arawa Lakes Trust Board (opens in a new tab)
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Te Rangi Iwi Trust
Te Rūnanga o Te Whānau-ā-Apanui (opens in a new tab)
Te Rūnanga o Tūranganui-ā-Kiwa (opens in a new tab)
Te Rūnanganui o Ngāti Porou (opens in a new tab)
Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board (opens in a new tab)
Waikato Tainui - Te Kauhanganui (opens in a new tab)
Wairoa - Waikaremoana Maori Trust Board