NZSTA would like to recognise research in speech-language therapy celebrating mātauranga and kaupapa Māori.

Mātauranga Māori speaks to the combined knowledge systems developed by our ancestors who travelled across Te Moana Nui a Kiwa and Māori living within the environment of Aotearoa.

Kaupapa Māori research and evaluation is done by Māori, with Māori and for Māori. It is informed by tikanga Māori or Māori ways of doing things.

This award will recognise practice-based projects and formal research through a tertiary institution or wānanga.

Prize value: $1,000

The winner of the Tohu Rangahau Award will be determined by the Māori rōpū and will be announced at the annual professional development event (NZSTA conference or symposium).

Criteria for demonstrating rangahau:
* Applicants will have completed research or a project in the last 12 months.
* The research / practice-based project benefits Māori whānau, hapū and iwi.

Evidence will take the form of reference/nomination detailing how the individual has demonstrated rangahau.