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Tangata · Researcher

Rahui Papa

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Pou Tangata Chair

Rahui Papa is an orator, spokesperson, and recognised authority on Waikato reo and tikanga.

He has a background in broadcasting and education, and has served on the Waikato-Tainui Governance Group since its inception.

Rahui has previously chaired the Waikato Tainui Executive, Te Arataura, and served as a director and member of various holdings companies, ministerial committees, and national and local boards.Rahui plays an integral role in the Iwi Leaders’ Forum, providing advice to Ministers and Crown officials on matters of national significance.

Rangahau · Related projects

Matakitenga project

22MR16E rua ngaa marae, kotahi te Iwi – Stories of Ngaati Koroki Kahukura
Kaiārahi · Project lead Associate Professor Linda Te Aho
Whare wānanga · Host University of Waikato
Matakitenga · Framework
Wā rangahau · Timeline Commenced 2022 · Completed 2024

Spanning from Maungatautari to the Waikato River, this project centres the identity, resilience, and knowledge of Ngaati Koroki Kahukura. Through research grounded in whakapapa, reo, tikanga and mātauranga, we illuminate the vital role our iwi has played in shaping wellbeing, cultural revitalisation, and sustainable relationships within our rohe and beyond.

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Ētahi atu · Other people