Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini.

Success is not the work of an individual, but the work of many. 

​

Te Toa Takitahi recognises an engineer or project group positively impacting Te Ao Māori through their mahi by way of innovation, fostering hononga and realising successful project delivery and outcomes.

 

This award:

• Celebrates an individual’s contribution on projects, or the overall project, that has positively impacted aspects of Te Ao Māori. 

• Acknowledges Māori kaupapa and initiatives that foster lasting hononga and reciprocity with communities and the profession. 

• Highlights contributions that enhance and demonstrate kaitiakitanga, manaakitanga and whanaungatanga within their workplace, through their work and in their interactions with others. 

​​

Eligibility

• Entries are open to New Zealand citizens and permanent residents. 

• The work must be completed in New Zealand. 

• The work must be completed, or initiatives developed, between November 2022 and November 2024. 

• The entrant doesn’t have to be an Engineering New Zealand member, but must be able to demonstrate alignment with and benefits for the engineering profession. 

​​

Judging criteria 

• Kaupapa Māori (30%): Demonstrates meaningful and resilient application of mātauranga Māori or principles, such as kaitiakitanga, manaakitanga, and whanaungatanga. For example – creating future opportunities for Māori, restoration of whenua, and ensuring iwi/hapū are elevated and included in decision-making processes. 

• Māori innovation and shaping success (25%): Demonstrates originality and innovative thinking in projects that benefit Te Ao Māori. 

• Partnerships (25%): Demonstrates effective collaboration with communities, ensuring respectful engagement and mutual benefit. 

• Reta tautoko (20%):  Includes letters of support from iwi/hapū/whānau/individuals who have worked with the nominee outlining the positive impact of their mahi.