A singular programme devoted to rising Māori expertise and
management in analysis, science, innovation and expertise
is launching a number of occasions and initiatives in early
2026.
Professor Poia Rewi talking at a Māori analysis symposium
in Auckland earlier this 12 months.
(Photo/AUT)
Based on the
University of Waikato, Kanapu is designed and led by New
Zealand’s Māori Centre of Research Excellence, Ngā Pae o
te Māramatanga, below a six-year funding settlement with the
Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment.
The
goal is to construct and develop the aptitude and capability of
Māori researchers in public sector organisations in addition to
in hapori (communities).
Pouhere (Executive Director),
Dr Poia Rewi (Ngāti Manawa, Tūhoe, Te Arawa, Ngāti Whare,
Tūwharetoa), says the programme is well-positioned to
prolong its imaginative and prescient past functionality improvement to the
transformative potential of Māori financial
self-determination.
“The science and expertise
sector has a lot to achieve from Māori folks, information and
expertise, innovation, practices and values,” Dr Rewi
explains.
Kanapu will host its fourth nationwide
wānanga, Hui
Hihiri – each in-person and on-line – in mid-March
below the theme: Whakahikonga Uira: Igniting our
Leadership.
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Kanapu
Support is a collection of one-hour on-line talks by Māori
specialists scheduled to start out in February whereas Kanapu
Exchange will embody sensible placements,
mentorships and convention participation.
“Kanapu will
develop and ship a collection of initiatives to attach,
appeal to, nurture and speed up Māori expertise and management
in analysis, science, innovation and
expertise.
“Existing and new applied sciences may also
be leveraged to develop instruments and techniques that make it
simpler for Māori to navigate and take part within the sector,
producing and deriving larger profit and
affect.”