Rūnanga
Terms of reference
- To assist the University to discharge its obligations in relation to Māori and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- To advise Council on the appropriateness of strategy, including Māori strategy, Graduate Profile, and Council policies in terms of the University's aspirations to partner with Māori and support Māori development
- To update Council, via the Office of the Pro Vice Chancellor Māori, on progress and achievements of the University towards its strategic objectives for Māori
- To advise management on operational matters relevant to the delivery on strategic objectives for Māori
- To consider and advise appropriate Senate committees, and through them Council, on academic matters that have direct relevance to Māori curriculum content, delivery and research
- To provide to Council and senior management such other leadership and advice as may be requested from time to time.
- Members (other than ex-officio) to be appointed by the Pro Vice-Chancellor Māori with an alternate able to attend if the representative is unable to attend
- Membership to be reviewed every three years
Notes
The Rūnanga will comply with all University policy as a Committee of Council.
Meetings will be open to all Māori Staff at the University of Auckland and consensus sought on decisions, though only members will vote.
The Rūnanga reports twice yearly to Council.
Membership
- Pro Vice-Chancellor Māori - Chair
- Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor Māori, Kaiarataki - Deputy Chair
- The Co-Presidents of Ngā Tauira Māori
Appointed by the Pro Vice-Chancellor Māori:
- Tumu, head of school or associate dean Māori representative
- Professoriate representative
- Māori Research Governance Group representative
- Mātanga Reo representative
- Kaiārahi representative
- Māori academic lead (Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education) or Māori student cohort lead
- Tai Tokerau campus representative
- Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Relationship Manager
Members and term of office
Ex-officio members
| Role | Incumbent |
|---|---|
| Pro Vice-Chancellor Māori – Chair | Professor TK Hoskins |
| Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor Māori, Kaiarataki – Deputy Chair | Mr M Steedman |
| Co-President of Ngā Tauira Māori | |
| Co-President of Ngā Tauira Māori |
Members appointed by the Pro Vice-Chancellor Māori
| Role | Incumbent | Membership ends |
|---|---|---|
| Tumu, head of school or associate dean Māori representative | ||
| Professoriate representative | ||
| Māori Research Governance Group representative | ||
| Mātanga Reo representative | ||
| Kaiārahi representative | ||
| Māori academic lead (Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education) or Māori student cohort lead | ||
| Tai Tokerau campus representative | ||
| Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Relationship Manager |
Schedule of meetings
Meetings are held on the following dates in 2025:
- Wednesday 26 February, 12-2pm
- Thursday 10 April, 12.30-2.30pm
- Thursday 19 June, 12-2pm
- Tuesday 23 September, 11.30am-1.30pm
- Wednesday 26 November, 1-3pm
Rūnanga secretary
W Phillips
Phone: +64 9 9238166 ext 88166
Email: wairemana.phillips@auckland.ac.nz