DoctorJohn Pirker

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The Kaupapa Māori Teaching award recognises a College of Science academic staff member team’s contribution and commitment to Kaupapa Māori

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Member of the Ministry of Fisheries Aquatic Environment Working Group (AEWG), 2010-present AEWG examines New Zealand fisheries. In 2010 I was invited to join AEWG after providing a technical review of two Ministry of Fisheries seaweed harvesting projects. The main function of the group is to assess the effects of fishing, aquaculture, and enhancement on the aquatic environment. In addition, the AEWG assesses the effects of fishing or environmental status, and may evaluate the consequences of alternative future management scenarios.

Member of the Treaty Academic Audit panel that was part of the overall University of Canterbury Academic Audit (2009-2010). The terms of reference examined application of the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi to access to learning and curriculum. For example, how does the university identify the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how does the university know that it is effectively applying the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi? The final report provided constructive recommendations and commendations in areas of research, leadership, Māori staffing and student support and overall cultural awareness.

Board member of Te Whare Akonga o Te Akatoki (2008-2011) The Whare is a place where Māori students can study, relax and meet other Māori students at Canterbury. It is used primarily for private study, group study sessions and tutorials, student meetings, checking emails and catching up with friends over a coffee. It is well equipped with study rooms, meeting space and a computer room. Kitchen facilities are available if students wish to cook food during their studies. The Whare also has shower facilities. The key responsibilities of the board were to ensure that the mana and integrity of Te Whare Akonga o Te Akatoki was maintained at all times and that the board was to act in the best interests of Māori students and Māori staff using the facilities for study and learning purposes. The board was responsible for overseeing the functions and usage of Te Whare’s facilities and was also developed and maintain the rules and policies of the whare. (2008-2011)

Māori Research Advisory Group (Te Roopu Karuhiruhi), 2006 to present Chair from 2006 to 2009 and co-chair from 2009 to present. The Māori Research Advisory Group (MRAG) is made up of academic staff from throughout the University who are leaders in their respective fields. Members include Darryn Russell, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Māori; Gail Gillon, Pro Vice Chancellor, College of Education; and Māori academic staff from disciplines across the university including Social Work, Speech-language Therapy, School of Māori and Indigenous Studies, Education, History, Arts and Science as well as Māori student representation. This group was established after increased importance was placed on researchers to ensure that they are conducting their research in a manner that is consistent with the Treaty of Waitangi principles and in a way that remains culturally safe for both researchers and research participants. MRAG is primarily asked to provide assistance and guidance around major funding rounds.

Member of N.Z. Marine Sciences Society