International Indigenous Research Conference - Kei tua o te pae | Beyond the horizon
About event organiser
Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga (NPM) is New Zealand's Māori Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE) funded by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) and hosted by The University of Auckland.
Event information
About the event
For more information and to register, see the conference page.
Submissions are open, closing 10 July 2026. See the Submission Information page here.
From the conference page:
Join us as we look beyond the horizon toward a future that supports wellbeing, self‑determination, and flourishing Indigenous communities, while offering knowledge, leadership and hope for generations to come.
The conference theme is Kei tua o te pae | Beyond the Horizon.
This theme challenges researchers to ensure their work goes beyond insight and contributes to enduring, Indigenous-led impact. Conference presentations and activities will support wellbeing, self-determination, and flourishing futures.
The four sub-theme are:
- Pae Ahurei - Living Uniquely
- Pae Ora - Living Well
- Pae Tawhiti - Living Lightly
- Pae Auaha - Living Smartly
For all queries, contact the organiser: iirc@auckland.ac.nz
Latest news and resources
Vine Quick Reads: 6 November 2026
This Quick Reads covers:
- New resource on understanding and responding to rough sex-related harm
- New report shares voices of adults at risk who are survivors of abuse
- New research shares snapshot of young women and gender-diverse experience in Aotearoa
- UN Women releases new report on reproductive violence and the Women, Peace and Security agenda
- UN call for input: labour rights and economic inclusion for LGBT and other gender-diverse persons
- New report: Attitudes Towards Sexual Injustice in the University Environment
Vine Quick Reads: 30 October 2026
This Quick Reads Covers:
- National Study of Abuse of Older People reports released
- New research on abuse of Takatāpui and Rainbow older people
- OurWatch launches national LGBTIQA+ violence prevention framework
- New resource for young people exploring difficult emotions in relationships released
- Consultation open on implementation of Te Au Reka, the new digital caseflow management system, in District and High Courts
- UN call for input on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)
Vine Quick Reads: 19 October 2026
This Quick Reads includes:
- Te Ao Māori toolkit to support and strengthen addressing women’s homelessness released
- UN call for inputs on climate change and the rights of women and girls
- UN call for inputs on the human rights of migrants with disabilities
- New research on victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) and emergency housing in Aotearoa
- Respect Victoria release evidence review of gendered violence early interventions
- Netsafe and ignite Aotearoa launch sextortion victim support pathway
- Years 11-13 relationships and sexuality curriculum released
Vine Quick Reads: 9 October 2026
This Quick Reads includes:
- New report shares insights from three kaupapa Māori child protection organisations
- Evaluation of the Court Support Service for children and young people released
- Annual suicide data for 2025/2026 released by Coroners Court and Te Whatu Ora
- New research on young women’s experiences of violence and technology abuse
- UN release 2026 gender snapshot of progress on the Sustainable Development Goals
- New report on compulsory mental health and addiction services, data on use of seclusion included
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