# Te Mana Raraunga - The Maori Data Sovereignty Network #

The purpose of Te Mana Raraunga is to enable M_ori Data Sovereignty and to advance M_ori aspirations for collective and individual wellbeing by asserting M_ori rights and interests in relation to data, ensuring data for and about M_ori can be safeguarded and protected, requiring the quality and integrity of Maori data and its collection, advocating for M_ori involvement in the governance of data repositories, supporting the development of M_ori data infrastructure and security systems, and supporting the development of sustainable M_ori digital businesses and innovations. For more information [visit the Te Mana Raraunga - The Maori Data Sovereignty Network website ](https://www.temanararaunga.maori.nz/)
**Focus Areas and Topics**
[[Human Rights]], [[Health]], [[Indigenous Rights]], [[Data Governance]], [[Data Cooperatives]], [[Data Sovereignty]]
**Projects and Programs**
Sharing Information for Wellbeing: meetings designed to say what you think about the guidelines that organizations should be seeking to use when sharing information for the wellbeing of Maori
Virtual Health Information Network to create and sustain an environment that captures value from linking health data collections and related social and economic data through world leading health research, policy development and service planning
https://www.temanararaunga.maori.nz/nga-mahi
**Funders and Partners**
For more information about the [Funders](https://www.temanararaunga.maori.nz/kaiwhakahau) and Partners, please visit [Te Mana Raraunga - The Maori Data Sovereignty Network](https://www.temanararaunga.maori.nz/)
**People and Careers**
Visit the LinkedIn page to find out more about the [people]() working at Te Mana Raraunga - The Maori Data Sovereignty Network and the [career opportunities]() currently available. They also have a dedicated [career center](https://www.temanararaunga.maori.nz/join)
**Languages**
[[English]]
**Classification and Geography**
Te Mana Raraunga - The Maori Data Sovereignty Network is classified as an [[NGO]] and has headquarters located in New Zealand. We are still collecting information about the geographic scope of their work.
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>[!info]+ Contact Information and Public Communications Channels
*Website* https://www.temanararaunga.maori.nz/
*Twitter / X* https://twitter.com/maoridsov?lang=en
*Contact E-mail*
[email protected]
Te Mana Raraunga - The Maori Data Sovereignty Network
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