We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Tracey McIntosh on her new appointment to Professor of Indigenous Studies and Co-Head of Te Wānanga o Waipapa at the University of Auckland (to commence 1 July 2017).

Tracey has been influential in the success of Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga (NPM) over its 15 years, involved from the early days in leadership positions, initially on the NPM Research Committee, and then as a Joint Director (2007-2010), Director (mid 2014-2015) and most recently as Co-Director (2016-2017).

Tracey’s acumen, guidance and leadership has been immense throughout this time and we look forward to continuing a close relationship with her in this new role, knowing that she supports our collective vision of Maori leading New Zealand into the future.

Tracey’s appointment opens up an opportunity for a new Co-Director to join the NPM distributed Research Leadership Team. This position will be based at our host, The University of Auckland, and the vacancy will be opened to applicants. The position advertisement will be sent out to our networks as soon as it is available.

We hope that you can join us in acknowledging Tracey on her appointment to this new and exciting role.

Nāku noa, nā

Professor Jacinta Ruru (Co-Director) and Professor Tā Tipene O'Regan, Kt. (Chair)