Tutakangahau Williams
Iwi Affiliations
Tuhoe
Ngāti Whakaue
Ngātu Hauiti
Imera: tu.williams@twoa.ac.nz
Relevant Qualifications
Masters in Indigenous Systems - First Class Honours - Ngā Karapu Māori. Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi, NZ
Bachelor of Leisure Studies. University Of Waikato, NZ
Diploma Te Reo Māori. Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, NZ
Diploma Tertiary Teaching. Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, NZ
Expertise
Tu has worked in Tertiary Education (TWoA for 23 years) primarily in teaching roles in Kawrau, Whakatāne and Rotorua and then, management roles. He has engaged in Rangahau at different points of time during his career. Tu has Rangahau aspirations in Māori Masculinity and Indigenous Leadership models among other Kaupapa.
Key Contributions
2025 Te Maru O Hine: Tāne Allyship in Construction and Infrastructure
2025 Dr Morehu McDonald Rangahau Residency- He Huinga Whatukura- `How do we as Tāne Māori flourish’
2024-2025 Poipoia te Kākano- A rangahau project on Tauira Māori Success within Te Wānanga o Aotearoa alongside Te Manawahoukura (Internal School of Rangahau)
2023-Present He Huinga Whatukura- Creation of a safe space for our Tāne Māori staff member to meet on a regular basis under the basis of Taha Hinengaro and Taha Wairua
2017-Present Te Aho Ngārahu – Childrens Stories in Te Reo Māori (Published Children’s Book)
2014-2017 Whakamana Pouako - Māori Medium Teacher Retention Project - Ngā Kura ā Iwi
2012-2020 Ngā Karapu Māori – History of Maori rugby clubs within the Bay of Plenty Region, and the role and benefits of being involved in our Maori Rugby clubs (Published Book).