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UniServices and Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of ߣߣƵsee increasing engagement with Māori and the Māori economy as a responsibility and priority. We are working to deepen relationships to better understand and deliver on the impacts Māori are seeking.
The University hosts Māori research centres including the , , , the and .
UniServices aims to work with Māori in innovative ways. For example, University researchers wanted to ensure a start-up based on Māori land and resources in Ruatoria would create employment, knowledge and opportunities and maintain ahi kā oversight over the brand story. UniServices worked with stakeholders to create a unique structure to meet these goals.
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Dion Peita
Manutaki Whanaketanga Umanga Māori | Sector Specialist - Māori
dion.peita@auckland.ac.nzMore about Dion
Dion (Te Rārawa, Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua, Ngāti Tīpa) joined UniServices in September 2022. A former executive in the heritage industry, he has expertise in complex engagement with Māori. He holds a postgraduate diploma in Māori Development. Contact about: Vision Mātauranga; Te Tiriti relationships; Māori health, education, economy and innovation.