Rangahau o NPM
Our Research NPM research solves real world challenges facing Māori. We do so in Māori-determined and inspired ways engendering sustainable relationships that grow the mana (respect and regard) and mauri (life essence) of the world we inhabit.
The Matakitenga research framework
The expertise of the Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga researcher network is organised by four Te Ao Māori knowledge and excellence clusters or Pae: Pae Ahurei (Living Uniquely), Pae Tawhiti (Living Lightly), Pae Ora (Living Well), Pae Auaha (Living Smartly).
Four Pātai or critical systems-oriented questions generate transformative interventions and policy advice for stakeholders and next users. Their integration in our Matakitenga Research Framework articulates our research funding and reinforces the foundations of mātauranga Māori through sound research attuned to the lived experience of Māori:
- Pātai Te Ao Māori - How can te reo, tikanga and mātauranga continue to inform our futures?
- Pātai Whānau - How can whānau wellbeing be realised in everyday life?
- Pātai Mauri - How can mātauranga inform and drive sustainable and just societal practices?
- Pātai Puāwai - How can research be used transformatively to accelerate the achievement of flourishing Māori futures?
Pae Ahurei
Living Uniquely
Research to cherish and celebrate distinctively Māori futures.
Pae Ora
Living Well
Research to influence positive change for healthy and meaningful lives
Pae Tawhiti
Living Lightly
Research that pursues responsible social, economic and environmental relationships.
Pae Auaha
Living Smartly
Research that creates wise and ethical technological transformations
Pātai Te Ao Māori
How can te reo, tikanga and mātauranga continue to inform our futures?
Pātai Whānau
How can whānau wellbeing be realised in everyday life?
Pātai Mauri
How can mātauranga inform and drive sustainable and just societal practices?
Pātai Puāwai
How can research be used transformatively to accelerate the achievement of flourishing Māori futures?