He puna whakaaro, he puna oranga
A spring of thought, a source of well-being.
The Kingi Ihaka Research Centre is a kaupapa Māori research organisation advancing Māori expressions of Christianity through decolonising research, community innovation, and culturally grounded leadership.
We contribute to Māori health and wellbeing through kaupapa Māori research and leadership initiatives that strengthen cultural identity, enhance community resilience, and promote equitable outcomes across faith, health, and social sectors.
We exist to uplift Mana Motuhake, nurture te reo and wairuatanga, and foster a thriving future for Māori communities of faith.
Empowering communities to flourish through research, service, and self determination
Working alongside us
There are many ways to support the kaupapa of the Kingi Ihaka Research Centre. Your contribution can help us continue kaupapa Māori research, grow Indigenous leadership, and uplift faith and wellbeing in our communities.
100% of our mahi is community-embedded and based in Aotearoa.