Ngā Purutanga Mauri

The term ‘He Purutanga Mauri’ and its use emerged during discussions in the late 1980s and early 1990 about honorary doctorates to recognise significant scholarship and/or contributions to understanding and progress, by certain kuia and koroua of the Te Āti Awa, Ngāti Raukawa and Ngāti Toa Rangatira Confederation.

Discussion was initiated by rangatahi as a best attempt to acknowledge kuia and koroua who had passed down their knowledge and expertise. This led to conferral of the title ‘Purutanga Mauri’ in 1990. It recognises contributions to wānanga but also recognition of the special knowledge and expertise held by each of them including their contributions to the rangatiratanga of the Confederation of Te Āti Awa, Ngāti Raukawa and Ngāti Toa Rangatira.

The title ‘He Purutanga Mauri’ is translated as ‘A Keeper of the Spiritual Life Principle’.

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.