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Te Wai Ariki contributes actively in the development of law policy on the rights of Indigenous peoples.
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We are especially interested in structural change to better realise Māori rights to self-determination.
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Te Wai Ariki is committed to providing thought leadership to help ensure that tamariki Māori (Māori children) enjoy their particular rights and status.
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Our people frequently contribute to seminars, panels, conferences and deliver keynotes in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally.
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We collaborate on projects with our friends and colleagues in Aoteaora New Zealand and internationally.
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We offer a range of opportunities for students to learn about, research on and advocate for Māori rights and Indigenous peoples’ rights more broadly.
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We publish our work in Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world.
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