The research challenges facing New Zealand and Māori society are multi-dimensional and complex. Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga has multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional teams of researchers that collaborate to seek solutions and create positive change in our communities. NPM also supports and fosters quality collaboration at national and international levels.
Two features are crucial to this strategy. First is the need to ensure critical engagement of expert Māori and their communities in the formulation, conduct and communication of excellent research. Second is the ability to create a synergy of excellence across Māori and non-Māori researchers, and across disciplines. From 2016 NPM partners with 21 entities to pursue these goals. These formal Partners include:
Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum is one of Aotearoa's most significant cultural institutions. It preserves and shares world-class Māori, Pacific, natural history, and heritage collections
Vasiti Margaret Palavi
AUT is New Zealand's leading university of technology, known for innovative teaching, applied research, and strong industry connections. It empowers students and researchers to create practical solutions with real-world impact.
Dr Valance Smith
Cawthron Institute is New Zealand's largest independent science organisation. Based in Nelson, it delivers world-leading research in environmental science, aquaculture, freshwater systems, and ecosystem sustainability.
Anaru Luke
EIT serves Hawke's Bay, Tairāwhiti and beyond through vocational, degree, and postgraduate education. Its programmes combine academic excellence with strong industry and community engagement.
Professor David Tipene-Leach
Lincoln University is New Zealand's specialist land-based university, recognised for expertise in agriculture, environmental management, food systems, and sustainability. It connects research, industry, and communities to address global challenges.
Sheree Jahnke-Waitoa
Manaaki Whenua is a leading environmental research organisation focused on biodiversity, land resources, and sustainable futures. Its work supports evidence-based solutions for Aotearoa's environment and communities.
Holden Hohaia
Massey University is a research-led institution with campuses across Aotearoa and a strong tradition of innovation. It is recognised for excellence in fields including agriculture, health, business, creative arts, and Māori development.
Distinguished Professor Graham Hingangaroa Smith
Whai Māia is the social and cultural development arm of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. It delivers programmes that strengthen whānau wellbeing, education, employment, language, culture, and environmental aspirations.
e Atawhai o Te Ao is an independent Māori research institute based in Whanganui. It advances Indigenous knowledge and community-led research focused on environmental wellbeing and health outcomes.
Dr Rāwiri Tinirau
Te Papa is Aotearoa New Zealand's national museum and a global leader in bicultural practice. Its collections and exhibitions celebrate the histories, cultures, and natural heritage of New Zealand and the Pacific.
Arapata Hakiwai
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is one of the country's largest tertiary education providers and a leader in Indigenous education. Its kaupapa is centred on whānau transformation through accessible, values-based learning.
Joni Angeli-Gordon
Founded by Ngāti Awa, Awanuiārangi is an Indigenous tertiary institution dedicated to advancing mātauranga Māori alongside contemporary knowledge. It delivers transformative education, research, and community development.
Professor Te Kani Kingi
Dr Erena Wikaire
Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland is New Zealand's largest and highest-ranked university. It is internationally recognised for research excellence, innovation, and leadership across a wide range of disciplines.
Professor Te Kawehau Hoskins
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha University of Canterbury is one of New Zealand's oldest universities and a leading research institution. It is known for impactful scholarship, innovation, and strong community connections.
Sean Ogilvie
Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka University of Otago is New Zealand's first university and a globally respected centre of teaching and research. It is renowned for excellence in health sciences, humanities, sciences, and Māori scholarship.
Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato is recognised for research excellence, innovation, and strong partnerships with iwi, industry, and communities. It offers future-focused education across a broad range of disciplines.
Tokona Te Raki is a Ngāi Tahu-led innovation collective that supports rangatahi to shape positive futures. Through research, design, and systems thinking, it develops solutions for education, employment, and social wellbeing.
Liz Brown
Unitec provides practical, career-focused education designed in partnership with industry. Its programmes prepare learners with the skills, experience, and confidence needed to succeed in a changing workforce.
Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington is New Zealand's capital city university. It is renowned for research excellence and for connecting students and researchers with government, business, and cultural organisations.
Associate Professor Meegan Hall
Waikato-Tainui College for Research and Development supports Indigenous leadership, scholarship, and tribal development. Established on the vision of Sir Robert Mahuta, it serves as a centre of excellence for Māori research and learning.
Dr Marama Muru-Lanning
Whakauae is the only iwi-owned Māori health research centre in Aotearoa. Its kaupapa Māori research informs policy and practice while supporting positive outcomes for Māori communities.
Dr Amohia Boulton
Together these partners form Te Tira Takimano (TTT; NPM's Electoral College of Partners), with each of the 21 partners having a appointed representative to act on their behalf. TTT helps ensure there is the appropriate mix of skills and attributes of the NPM Board by nominating Board members, as well as upholding the voice and mana of researchers and partners in NPM, supporting the vision of NPM and meeting the Board discuss strategic and annual plans.
