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University academics' claim mātauranga Māori 'not science' sparks controversy

The University of Auckland and Royal Society are distancing themselves from a contentious letter dismissing mātauranga Māori by some top academics. University of Auckland vice-chancellor Dawn Freshwater says the letter does not represent the views of the university. (File image) Photo: RNZ / Dan Cook The letter, published in The Listener last week, was signed by seven professors from the University of Auckland: Kendall Clements, Garth Cooper, Michael Corballis, Douglas Elliffe, Elizabeth Rata, Emeritus Professor Robert Nola, and Emeritus Professor John Werry. They raise their concerns about an NCEA working group s proposed changes to the school curriculum that will ensure parity for mātauranga Māori with other bodies of knowledge.

University of Auckland professor steps down after claiming mātauranga Māori is 'not science'

University of Auckland professor relinquishes role after claiming mātauranga Māori is 'not science'

University academics' claim that mātauranga Māori is 'not science' sparks controversy