Independent Human Research Ethics Collective
By Māori for Māori Komiti
The co-chairs of the committee are Prof Huia Jahnke and Prof Juan Tauri.
Huia is Professor of Māori and Indigenous Education at Massey University and has been involved in international and Aotearoa New Zealand research ethics committees, including being a member of the Massey University ethics committee, and a chair of the Health Research Council Ethics Committee.
Juan is Professor of Criminology at University of Melbourne, and has been involved in research ethics for many years, including time on various University ethics committees.
The tikanga for the Komiti will emerge in hui with its members and korero with researchers who would like it's advice, guided by Te Ara Tika.
Applicants to the Komiti should use the applicable social science or health application form, and we strongly encourage getting in touch with us where those forms do not meet your needs.
If applicants such as Māori community trusts or whanau or hapū are unable to afford IHREC fees, please get in touch with us. The Komiti is able to provide pro brono review.
The Reviewers
Annabel (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Kahungunu) sat on the University of Canterbury human research ethics committee for many years, and is currently a ministerial appointee to the Ethics Committee on Assisted Reproductive Technology (ECART).
Joy (Ngā Puhi, Ngāti Kuri) is a senior Kaupapa Māori researcher with Whatu Ora Health New Zealand and is the chair of the Aotearoa research ethics committee & IHREC's Health committee.
Anaru (Ngāti Hine, Ngā Puhi) based in Te Rōpū Rangahau Hauora A Eru Pōmare at Otago University. He teaches and researches Hauora Māori and
Shannon (Ngati Manawa, Whakatōhea, Ngāi Tahu) holds a number of governance roles in Te Ao and health. He was Deputy Chair of National Ethics Advisory Committee 2021-24.
Carel (Tuhoe, Ngā Ariki Kaipūtahi) leads the tangata whenua team at the research, advice and evaluation company Tiria Ltd.
Nora-Jayne Parore
Nora Jayne Parore (Ngāti Whātua, Ngāpuhi, Ngātiwai, Te Roroa, Ngāti Kahu ki Whangaroa) is a pharmacist and researcher. She was a member of National Ethics Advisory Committee 2021-2024.
Edmond (Ngāti Hako, Tainui, Ngāti Porou) is a barrister of the High Court of Aotearoa New Zealand. He is a member of National Ethics Advisory Committee.