The award recognises a significant educational research project undertaken in Aotearoa by a group of researchers for their contribution to the body of knowledge in Maori and/or Pasifika research. First awarded in 2004, the award comprises a written citation, a taonga and a cash prize of $1000.
In granting this award NZARE wishes to acknowledge, prioritise and respond to either Māori or Pasifika research projects.
Award nominations close 1 August 2022
| 2019 | No Award made | |
| 2018 | No Award made | |
| 2017 | University of Waikato: Te Kotahitanga Research Institute | |
| 2016 | University of Canterbury: Te Rū Rangahau: Citation | |
| 2015 | University of Waikato: Te Kotahitanga Research Institute | |
| 2014 | No Award made | |
| 2013 | No Award made | |
| 2012 | The University of Auckland: Success for All: Citation | |
| 2011 - 2009 | No Award made | |
| 2008 | Pasifika Group Research | |
| 2007 | Ministry of Education: Comparative Education Research Unit: Citation | |
| 2006 | Amosa Fa'afoi, Faye Parkhill, Jo Flecher, Christchurch College of Education | |
| 2005 | No Award made | |
| 2004 | Poutama Pounamu Research Institue |
Nominations
At least two members of the nominated group must be current members of NZARE. The nominator(s) must also be current member(s) of NZARE, and any member to make the nomination.
- a letter of nomination from the NZARE nominator
- substantive written details of the group research projects(s)
- appropriate citations and letters of support
- email, postal, phone details of nominators and nominees
- a recent colour photo of nominees
- current NZARE membership details of at least two nominees and the nominator(s) details
Selection
A selection panel is selected annually. the panel should contain at least one council member and/or Caucus member as appropriate, and may also contain external NZARE members.
- A sub-committee will be appointed to received and consider the nominations and make a recommendation to council regarding conferring the award. The final decision must be ratified by the council.
- The Council retains the right to make no award in any one year;
- The Award will be conferred at the NZARE annual conference, and notified in the Association's newsletter and on its website;
- The successful applicant(s) and their nominators will be informed of the award prior to the annual NZARE conference. Unsuccessful applicants are notified by email and/or letter after the selection process has been completed;
- The Council’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
Criteria for selection
- The research work makes a quality contribution to the body of knowledge in Māori and/or Pasifika educational research
- The research work has been undertaken in Aotearoa / New Zealand and has clear implications for Aotearoa / New Zealand education.
- The research group has established a culture and environment that is encouraging of early career researchers
- The research work contributes to educational knowledge, policy and/or practice.
- The research design has been co-constructed with Māori (mana whenua) or Pasifika (mana moana) representatives as part of the research team/process as well as participants and interested parties situated within the research community.
2016
The 2016 Group Award recipients were the University of Canterbury's Te Rū Rangahau - Māori Research Laboratory. The Leadership Team: Professor Angus Macfarlane (Ngāti Whakaue), Associate Professor Sonja Macfarlane (Ngāti Waewae), Professor Gail Gillon (Ngāi Tahu), Kaiurungi Te Hurinui Clarke (Tūhourangi – Ngāti Wāhiao), Dr James Graham (Ngāti Kahungunu).
The wider team: Dr Mere Skerrett, Annabel Ahuriri-Driscoll, Rachel Martin, Tufulasi Taleni, Dr Richard Manning, Professor Letitia Fickel, Melissa Derby, Benita Rarere-Briggs, Dr Brigid McNeill, Dr Amy Scott, Distinguished Professor Niki Davis, Associate Professor Una Cunningham.
A key feature of Te Rū Rangahau’s success is its foundation in Te Ao Māori. It is Māori led and exemplifies how Mātauranga Māori can be woven into traditional Western research approaches to realise more meaningful research outcomes. As Professor Wally Penetito noted “ … its researchers, its activities, and its mauri abides by the essence of concepts and values from Te Ao Māori” and in doing so “makes a valuable contribution to local, national and international research”. Clearly, the research undertaken by Te Rū Rangahau is wide ranging, relevant to the needs and aspirations of Māori and Indigenous peoples more broadly. With a focus on collaboration, connections and networks have been established with researchers located throughout Aotearoa and internationally, resulting in engagement in a large number of projects, too numerous to mention individually.
2015
The 2015 Group Award recipients were the University of Waikato's Te Kotahitanga Research and Professional Development Team. Professor Russell Bishop, Associate Professor Mere Berryman, Therese Ford, Margaret Egan, Dawn Lawrence, Te AraniBarrett, Iti Joyce, Robbie Lamont.
The use of kaupapa Māori principles and methodologies, as well as the volition to establish productive Treaty-based partnerships with non-Māori, has resulted in indigenous expertise driving culturally responsive provision for Māori students in New Zealand secondary school contexts. Recognised across and within communities locally, nationally and internationally, Te Kotahitanga as a research and professional development initiative, has made a major impact on Māori students’ levels of engagement and achievement. In doing so the Te Kotahitanga team has been successful in supporting schools and their communities to reduce educational disadvantage and disparity.
The 2012 Group award recipients were The University of Auckland's Success for All. Research team members included Dr Airini, Dr Deidre Brown, Dr Elana Curtis, Fred Luatua, Mona O’Shea, Dr Te Oti Rakena, Gillian Reynolds, Tanya Savage, Angie Smith, Matthew Tarawa and Sonia Townsend-Fonua with current and former University of Auckland colleagues: Odie Johnson, Pale Sauni, To’aiga Su’a Huirua, Meryl Ulugia-Pua, Sofi Ulugia-Pua.
2012
The 2012 Group award recipients were The University of Auckland's Success for All. Research team members included Dr Airini, Dr Deidre Brown, Dr Elana Curtis, Fred Luatua, Mona O’Shea, Dr Te Oti Rakena, Gillian Reynolds, Tanya Savage, Angie Smith, Matthew Tarawa and Sonia Townsend-Fonua with current and former University of Auckland colleagues: Odie Johnson, Pale Sauni, To’aiga Su’a Huirua, Meryl Ulugia-Pua, Sofi Ulugia-Pua.