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E rau rangatira maa, teenaa koutou katoa.
This year, has been a significant year for Waikato-
Tainui — with the commemoration of the 20th
anniversary of the signing of the Raupatu Settlement,
the ushering in of a new tribal governance structure
and the adoption of strategic pou that focuses
the tribe’s aspirations outlined in Whakatupuranga
2050. It has been an exciting year and one that
has reaffirmed our commitment at the College to
supporting Waikato-Tainui realise its aspirations.
Te Whanake I Roto I Te Rangahau
Contributing to tribal success through research
Whakatupuranga 2050 identifies the importance of
research in contributing to tribal success. The College
sees this as its primary role — undertaking research
that informs and contributes to tribal advancement.
Over the years, our research has helped inform
policies and strategies across the Waikato-Tainui
Group, particularly in the areas of health, education,
whaanau ora, governance, and the Waikato River. Our
research has also led to the development of resources
and training programmes delivered by ourselves and
other entities across the Group. This reinforces the
emphasis our Founder, Sir Robert Mahuta, placed on
there being “no research without development and no
development without research.”
To ensure our research programme aligns well to
the strategic priorities of the tribe, we have reached
agreement with Te Arataura to develop a
Waikato-Tainui
Research Policy
which will detail how we will undertake
research activities for and with the tribe, and also how
that research can support decision-making and ensure
future work programmes are based on high quality,
timely research. We look forward to undertaking that
piece of work in the new financial year.
Puea Te Pitomata Rangatira
Developing our leadership potential
The development of our future leaders is another
key focus area for us in supporting Waikato-Tainui
realise its strategic aspirations. The
Takituu
governance
programme that we deliver in partnership with Ngai
Tahu enables this to happen, as does the
Whakatupu
Marae
programme that we offer in collaboration with
the Waikato Raupatu Lands Trust. These programmes
have been designed to assist existing and emerging
leaders thinking about, preparing for, or involved in
the task of governance or management on our marae
or across our organisations including Te Arataura and
Te Whakakitenga o Waikato. We plan to deliver these
programmes again in the coming year.
Our MBA course is another programme that enables the
development of our future leaders. In September 2016,
our third cohort will graduate from our MBA programme
contributing to the leadership potential of Waikato-Tainui.
The majority of our graduates are Maaori and a large
number of those are of Waikato-Tainui descent.
Many are employed in senior management positions
throughout New Zealand, some are serving as
Directors on public and private Boards, others are
running their own businesses, and some have chosen
to pursue further study enrolling in a PhD programme.
As alumni of the College, our graduates are a valuable
network and we look forward to working with them in
the future to aid our work in supporting Waikato-Tainui
realise its strategic aspirations.
Kohinga Puutea a Taa Te Kotahi Mahuta
Sir Robert Mahuta Endowment Update
In March 2015, Te Whakakitenga gave approval for
the Colleges Trust to receive the Sir Robert Mahuta
TE PUURONGO AA
WAIKATO-TAINUI
COLLEGE FOR
RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT
JOHN HEREMIA AND DR. SARAH-JANE TIAKIWAI