Whenua

Abstract

Maori land and primary sector assets are key economic resources for Maori as individuals, whanau, hapu and iwi and will continue to contribute to growing a diverse and thriving New Zealand economy. A thriving land-based economy offers Maori communities increased opportunities for social, cultural and economic transformation. Lincoln University is positioning itself as a key enabler of Maori-relevant teaching and research to underpin this transformation.

Lincoln Whenua is the university's overall Maori Strategy information Lincoln University's internal and external strategies for education, research and relationships with Maori communities. These relationships are wide and diverse including: manawhenua, Ngati Moki/Ngai Te Ruahikihiki, Ngai Tanu, other iwi, current and future Maori students, Maori alumni and staff, Maori (and iwi) business, Maori land trusts and incorporations and industry partners, high schools with significant numbers of Maori students, tertiary alliances - including wa nanga, public sector entities with a Maori development mandate, iwi authorities and their subsidiaries and other Maori community organisations.