Te Tauāki Kaupapa mō te Tiriti | Te Tiriti purpose statement

The Teaching and Learning Research Initiative (TLRI) upholds He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tireni (He Whakaputanga) and Te Tiriti o Waitangi as living documents that establish a partnership between the Crown and iwi-hapū-Māori.

As an expression of that commitment, the TLRI enables and supports transformative research that gives effect to kāwanatanga, rangatiratanga, ōritetanga, and mahitahitanga as expressed in the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

The TLRI upholds the principle of kōwhiringa, through amplifying diverse educational practices and policies that have a positive impact on iwi-hapū-Māori and Tangata Tiriti, and bring about significant improvements in outcomes for all ākonga.

Kāwanatanga – the principle of governance is about honourable governance for mutual benefit.

Rangatiratanga – the principle of self-determination is about Māori self-determination.

Ōritetanga (mana taurite, rite tahitanga) – the principle of equity is about equitable outcomes for iwi-hapū-Māori.

Mahitahitanga – the principle of partnership is about the balancing of concepts of kāwanatanga and tino rangatiratanga.

Kōwhiringa – the principle of options is about the availability and variability of kaupapa Māori solutions as well as mainstream options in such a way that hapū-iwi-Māori are not disadvantaged by their choice.