September 21, 2012
Waiariki Institute creates Maori development role
Waiariki Institute of Technology is creating a position for an Associate Professor of Maori Economic Development.
Tom Walters from Te Arawa Federation of Maori Authorities, who pushed for the role, says it reflects a feeling among the region’s Maori leaders that there needs to be more Maori working in science.
He says it means Te Arawa rangatahi can study without having to leave the region.
Waiariki acting chief executive Keith Ikin says with more than $1 billion of Maori assets within the region, skilled Maori are needed to help take up the opportunities to develop primary industries, geothermal and tourism.