Awanuiārangi signs MOU with Huia Publishers

Awanuiārangi and Huia Publishers sign agreement to promote mātauranga Māori on world stage

In a promising collaboration, Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi and Huia Publishers have announced an agreement to partner on publishing a programme of work that will contribute to academic discourse and mātauranga Māori. This partnership marks a milestone for academic indigenous knowledge, bringing together the expertise of both institutions to support their shared vision and values.

The Memorandum of Understanding solidifies the commitment of both Awanuiārangi and HUIA to strengthen mātauranga Māori and uphold Māori voices in literature and academia.

Chief Executive of Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi, Professor Wiremu Doherty, says: “This partnership with Huia Publishers supports our strategic approach to deliver responsive and innovative education programmes and to promote the legitimacy and durability of indigenous intellect, both locally and internationally. We look forward to continuing our journey with HUIA to deliver ground-breaking publications.”

Director of Huia Publishers, Eboni Waitere, says: “HUIA has always been dedicated to publishing thought-provoking books from our leading thinkers. Partnering with Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi is a great opportunity to support and promote further our cutting-edge indigenous academics.”

HUIA is well known for its extensive list of books from leading Māori academics, including Sir Hirini Moko Mead and Distinguished Professor Linda Tuhiwai Smith from Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.  This joint venture between the two organisations formalises their shared aspirations and is poised to deliver a valuable and enduring body of work.