Thursday, 8 April 2021, 1:28 pm
Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan Woods has
today announced the 16 projects that will together get $3.9
million through the 2021 round of Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision
Mātauranga Capability Fund, further strengthening the
Government’s commitment to Māori knowledge in science and
innovation.
“We received 78 proposals - the highest
number of applications since the Fund began and I am excited
to announce our 16 successful applicants. I want to
personally congratulate them and am eager to see the impact
and growth within their iwi and organisations from these
projects,” says Megan Woods.
“The Fund supports
the implementation of a kaupapa Māori approach to research,