Starting up a commission of inquiry in Taihape and surrounding areas.

Role: Research Analyst & Inquiry Facilitator.
Taihape: Rangitīkei ki Rangipō District inquiry (WAI 2180)
Waitangi Tribunal Unit, Ministry of Justice.


Started up a commission of inquiry into 30 Treaty claims in Taihape and surrounding areas, from the first consultative conferences in 2009 through to the launch of a cross-agency research programme in mid-2011.

  • Co-ordinated consultative conferences and associated discussion papers
  • Advised presiding officer, drafted judicial directions
  • Developed relationships with tangata whenua, legal representatives, external stakeholders
  • Consult iwi, hapu and whanau to develop research programmes.
  • Co-ordinated research programme, identifiying research needs, performing research planning, drafting project briefs and commissions, liaising with external contractors.
  • Developed and maintained inquiry web page and document store.

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