The Research Leadership Team (RLT) for Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga (2016 -2020) provides academic and research leadership for NPM.  The RLT consists of the Co-Directors (as Co-Chairs), Deputy Directors and Theme Leaders. They direct and manage the overall research programme, its development and delivery, ensuring research excellence and impact contributing to NPM's outcomes and vision. 

Link to the RLT members below:

• Professor Jacinta Ruru,Co-Director (University of Otago)
• Professor Tracey McIntosh,Co-Director (University of Auckland)

• Dr James Ātaria - Deputy Director (Lincoln University)
• Dr Emma Wyeth, Deputy Director (University of Otago)
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• Associate Professor Mānuka Hēnare, Theme Leader Whai Rawa - Māori Economies (University of Auckland)
• Dr Shaun Awatere, Theme Leader Whai Rawa - Māori Economies (Landcare Research)
• Professor Helen Moewaka Barnes, Theme Leader Te Tai Ao - Natural Environment (Massey University)
• Dr Ocean Mercier, Theme Leader Te Tai Ao - Natural Environment (Victoria University of Wellington)
• Dr Mohi Rua, Theme Leader Mauri Ora - Human Flourishing (University of Waikato)
• Associate Professor Papaarangi Reid,Theme Leader Mauri Ora - Human Flourishing (University of Auckland)