Who we are:
The Waikato-Tainui College for Research and Development is the research and academic arm for Waikato-Tainui. Opened in 2000, the College was described by Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu as being the tribe’s “gift to the nation”. The College is a physical memorial to the settlement and history of the raupatu (land confiscation) and has as its core focus the interest, wellbeing and advancement of Maori.
Our values:
The College is underpinned by the values of Kiingitanga.
The strengths we bring to the consortium:
- Leadership in post-Treaty settlement development and Maori development potential
- Strong networks across business and education settings
- Strong relationships with other iwi and indigenous peoples
