Rūnanga

Terms of reference

To support the University to meet its obligations to acknowledge the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
To advise Council on the appropriateness of relevant sections of the
Charter, Strategic Plan, Graduate Profile and Council policies in terms of the University's aspirations to partner with Māori and support Māori development.
To advise Council on the progress and achievements of the University towards its strategic objectives for Māori.
To advise management on operational matters relevant to the delivery on strategic objectives for Māori.
To consider and advise appropriate Senate committees, and through them Council, on academic matters that have direct relevance to Māori curriculum content, delivery and research.
To provide to Council and senior management such other advice as may be requested from time to time
Members (other than ex-officio) to be appointed by the Pro Vice-Chancellor Māori with an alternate able to attend if the representative is unable to attend
Membership to be reviewed every three years

Notes:
The Rūnanga will comply with all University policy as a Committee of Council.

Meetings will be open to all Māori Staff at the University of Auckland and consensus sought on decisions, though only members will be able to vote.

The Rūnanga reports twice yearly to Council.

Appointed by the Pro Vice-Chancellor Māori:

Pro Vice-Chancellor Māori	Term of membership
Associate Professor TK Hoskins - Chair	Ex-Officio

Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor Māori, Kaiarataki	Term of membership
Mr M Steedman, Deputy Chair	Ex-Officio

Pro Vice-Chancellor Equity	Term of membership
Professor C Stinear	Ex-Officio

Pro Vice-Chancellor Pacific	Term of membership
Associate Professor J Tiatia	Ex-officio

Waipapa Marae	Term of membership
Professor T McIntosh - alternate TBA	Until 31.07.2022

Deputy Dean/Associate Dean Māori	Term of membership
Professor P Reid Te Kupenga Hauora - (alternate TBA)	Until 31.07.2022

Māori Research Centres	Term of membership
Professor L Nikora Ngā Pae ō te Māramatanga - Dr M Muru-Lanning (alternate) James Henare Māori Research Centre	Until 31.07.2022

Te Mātanga Reo Committee	Term of membership
H Dale (Chair) - Dr S Tamati (alternate)	Until 31.7.2022

Kaiārahi	Term of membership
G Hema, Faculty of Law - C Dunphy (alternate)	Until 31.7.2022

Ngā Tauira Māori	Term of membership
K Tangohau	Co-President until 31.12.2023
A Hunia	Co-President until 31.12.2023

Rūnanga Secretary	Term of membership
W Phillips	In attendance

Meetings are held on Thursday in The Council Room, Building 105 - 22 Princes Street, Auckland CBD, at 12.00pm on the following dates:

Please contact the Rūnanga Secretary:

W Phillips
Phone: +64 9 9238166 ext 88166
Email: wairemana.phillips@auckland.ac.nz