Kōtuitanga

The Kōtuitanga – formerly called the memorandum of understanding – was signed in March 2022, and builds on the 2003 partnership established by the then Vice-Chancellor John Hood and Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei rangatira Sir Hugh Kāwharu. The Kōtuitanga is a living document reflective of the principle of partnership in Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

The objective of the Kōtuitanga is to provide a practical structure to enable our existing relationship to flourish and grow, to record areas of ongoing cooperation and opportunity, and establish a platform for identifying desired outcomes.

Waipapa Taumata Rau seeks the guidance of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust as a primary partner on all matters pertaining to mātauranga, tikanga and kawa (including karakia, pōwhiri, whakairo, mahi toi, rāranga, whakamānawa, and tuku ingoa).   

Kōtuitanga is the name endorsed by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei for strategic
agreements and partnerships working primarily with Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Kōtuitanga, Waipapa Taumata Rau

For any enquiries, email the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor Māori.