Māori innovation
Mihi
Tihei Mauri Ora, tēnei reo pōwhiri e karanga atu nei kia koutou ngā kai mahi, ngā akonga, ngā iwi whānui mo tēnei kaupapa Rangahau Pūtaiao Māori o Aotearoa e whakahirahira nei i mua kia tatou katoa o te motu. Nō reira Tēnā Koutou, Tēnā Koutou Tēnā Koutou Katoa.
Our commitment to Māori development
We are committed to supporting Māori development in keeping with the principle of partnership embodied in the Treaty of Waitangi.
This is a commitment that recognises that Māori have a rich heritage of innovation, one driven by cultural necessity and based in Aotearoa's unique natural environment. This heritage is based on centuries of observation, information collection and exploration, and is rich in examples of entrepreneurial spirit.
Vision Mātauranga
Vision Mātauranga is a policy framework that intends to unlock the innovation potential of Māori knowledge, resources and people to assist New Zealanders to create a better future.
This policy applies across all Vote RS&T investments and provides strategic direction for all New Zealand funding agencies investing in research relevant to Māori.
Vision Mātauranga principles and criteria are woven into all Foundation sector investment plans. Māori business is also supported; TechNZ business funding helps businesses realise their economic potential through research and development.
Vision Mātauranga is designed to respond to distinctive needs of the Māori community and has four overarching research themes:
- Indigenous Innovation: contributing to economic growth through distinctive research and development
- Taiao: achieving environmental sustainability through iwi and hapū relationships with land, water or sea
- Oranga: improving Māori social wellbeing through addressing distinct challenges
- Mātauranga: exploring the interface between indigenous knowledge and research, science or technology.
Further information
The full Vision Mātauranga policy document can be downloaded here.