We will be interested in the connection of our language tones, our whakataukī, and our ancient knowledges that are derived from the environment from which we live. 

This will be further enhanced through knowledge transfer processes within the iwi, marae and hapū programmes established. Our first approach will be to establish a reo wānanga and funding will be sought from key partner organisations. 

It is anticipated that the Centre will develop publications and ongoing communications through newly established online platforms to share new knowledge. A ‘transfer plan’ that acknowledges the need to become increasingly visible, relevant and accessible to our own whānau and researchers, as well as government, business and the wider community. 

The objectives of the plan will be to: 

• Generate research outcomes in ways that mutually benefit the iwi, science community and other key stakeholders 
• Supports collaboration and diversity in research approaches including fostering multi-disciplinary programmes 
• Acknowledge WAI262 as the foundation platform for growth, evaluation and reform 
• Project outputs are transformative and have meaning, they are responsive and relevant to a range of people, both with internal and external audiences in mind 
• Create mechanisms to support the growth and sustainability of international relationships through whanaungatanga, whakapapa and manaakitanga as key values. 

It is proposed that a new Advisory Board will work with the Centre Director to formulate guiding documents to support knowledge transfer and dissemination. This includes developing new wānanga and linking to the following Ngāti Kuri Reo Strategy.