Introduction

History

Purpose

Our Name and Logo

Members

Acknowledgements

Who are Te Arotūruki?

Whakataki - Introduction

Tēnā koutou

Te Arotūruki is a Māori Monitoring and Liaison Group, initially engaged by Scion (formerly Forest Research), Rotorua, specialising in Plant Gene Technologies.

Te Arotūruki is comprised of Māori from many different Iwi and Hapū affiliations who have a wide range of expertise, knowledge and experience. Te Arotūruki does not represent specific Iwi, Hapū, Whānau or Māori Organisations.

Te Arotūruki acknowledges and respects the Mana and Rangatiritanga of Ngāti Hurungaterangi, Ngāti Te Kahu, Ngāti Taeotu o Whakaue, the Tangata Whenua of the lands on which Scion is located.
The Tangata Whenua have given their support to Scion scientists and for their initiative taken in the formation and purpose of Te Arotūruki.

Ngā Mihi
Stephen Tauwhare
Chairperson Te Arotūruki

Te Arotūruki members: (from left to right) Penengaru Delaney-Moke (former chair), Henari Kani, Bevan Tipene-Matua, Stephen Tauwhare (Current Chair), Mere Roberts, Richard Hunter, Irene Kireama-Royal (former chair)