九州影院

About Professor Te Maire Tau

Professor Te Maire Tau (Ng膩i Tahu) is 弄poko of Ng膩i T奴膩huriri, a hapu of Ng膩i Tahu and a historian on oral traditions, tribal genealogies, and Indigenous knowledge systems.

Professor Tau was appointed Pou Whakarae at Te Whare W膩nanga o Waitaha | 九州影院 (UC)鈥檚 Office of Treaty Partnership in 2022, and works closely with Tumu Whakarae | Vice-Chancellor Professor Cheryl de la Rey to ensure inclusion of te ao M膩ori, m膩tauranga M膩ori and uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi at the University. 听

Professor Tau became the first Director of UC鈥檚 Ng膩i Tahu Research Centre in 2011. The centre was founded to facilitate Ng膩i Tahu鈥檚 intellectual capital, leadership, and iwi development. Across the diverse worlds of academia, governance and the 鈥渇lax roots鈥� of his Tuahiwi village community, his strength lies in collaborating and building relationships across generations and cultures.

Professor Tau鈥檚 historical knowledge proved invaluable during the settlement of Ng膩i Tahu鈥檚 Treaty of Waitangi claims, providing evidence in the Waitangi Tribunal, and Treaty settlement negotiations.听 Subsequently, Professor Tau鈥檚 scholarly pursuits extended to writing various publications on oral traditions and the relationship between Indigenous knowledge systems and how they intersect with western science and economics. With his leadership, profound expertise and commitment to cultural and economic enrichment, Professor Tau greatly influences discussions on Indigenous heritage and its connection to modern viewpoints.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts
• Master of Arts
• Doctor of Philosophy