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Our people come from across Aotearoa, from various iwi, whānau and hapū.

Te Wai Ariki contributes actively in the development of law policy on the rights of Indigenous peoples.

We are especially interested in structural change to better realise Māori rights to self-determination.

Te Wai Ariki is committed to providing thought leadership to help ensure that tamariki Māori (Māori children) enjoy their particular rights and status.

Our people frequently contribute to seminars, panels, conferences and deliver keynotes in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally, including at leading universities and the United Nations.

We collaborate on projects with our friends and colleagues in Aoteaora New Zealand and internationally.

We offer a range of opportunities for students to learn about, research on and advocate for Māori rights and Indigenous peoples’ rights more broadly.

We publish our work in Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world.