Nanaia
MAHUTA
Associate Spokesperson on Innovation, Research and Development
14 March 2014 MEDIA STATEMENT
Too little too late for Maori research
The Maori Party has clearly dropped the ball as under their watch Ngā Pae o te Maramatanga will lose research funding
beyond 2015, says Labour’s Associate spokesperson on Innovation, Research, and Development Nanaia Mahuta.
“The initial investment in a Maori CORE in 2002 saw Ngā Pae o te Maramatanga grow its research collaborations across
many disciplines and strengthen Matauranga Maori.
“Now under this government all that is at risk and the 7 key science challenge criteria designed by Steven Joyce will
see Maori research miss out altogether.
“It's an insult to Maori academics and the research fraternity after Ngā Pae o te Maramatanga has strengthened its
capacity in the tertiary and research sector.
“It has become apparent that the only knowledge valued by this government is a mono cultural view of science and
knowledge. As a nation Labour believes that diversity is a strength to be nurtured not a ball to be dropped.
“I call on the Government and the Maori Party to reverse this decision.”
ENDS