Ngā Purutanga Mauri

There was a strong desire during the early years of Te Wānanga o Raukawa development to acknowledge and give recognition to the special contributions kuia and koroua of Te Āti Awa, Ngāti Raukawa and Ngāti Toa Rangatira (ART) Confederation were making to the establishment of our Wānanga, and the expertise they provided on the marae of the Confederation and iwi representation on the wider Māori landscape and its various forums.

A younger group felt they would like to see created something similar to the honorary doctorates that are conferred from time to time by universities on persons, recognising contributions of special scholarship. It became clear that while we wanted something similar we did not want to duplicate the non-Māori example. They were clear about who should be recognised and then needed to find a title to bestow on these individuals.

They eventually settled on the title “Purutanga Mauri” (keepers of the mauri) i.e. the mauri of Te Wānanga o Raukawa and the various marae of the ART Confederation. It was never the intention to burden elders who had already made significant contributions to the survival and life of the ART Iwi. It has been convenient to seek their advice to the extent that the current group meet quite regularly to advise on matters related to Te Wānanga o Raukawa. It should be remembered that they are installed by invitation of Te Wānanga o Raukawa.

Ngā Purutanga Mauri o Te Wānanga o Raukawa are the guardians of tikanga and kawa at Te Wānanga o Raukawa; and act as senior scholars and advisers on a range of issues important to its ongoing development. Ngā Purutanga Mauri meet monthly throughout the year; we are indebted to them for their contributions.

The governing body of Te Wānanga o Raukawa is Te Mana Whakahaere (Education Amendment Act 1990) that comprises of nine appointed/elected members from:

• Te Kotahitanga o Te Āti Awa, o Ngāti Raukawa me Ngāti Toa Rangatira
• Ngā Purutanga Mauri
• Ōtaki & Porirua Trusts Board

Meeting Dates 2024

• Te Wā: 4pm - 6pm
• Ki Whea: Te Ara a Tāwhaki 3, Ōtaki Campus

1. Monday 26th February
2. Monday 29th April
3. Monday 24th June 
4. Monday 26th August
5. Tuesday 29th October
6. Monday 2nd December 

Other Kōmiti Hui

Audit, Risk and Investment Committee Meetings - TBA

The Paihere Tangata Committee meets as and when required.

Academic Board meets on the third Wednesday of each month Kohitātea - Whiringa-ā-rangi (January - November) on the Ōtaki campus.