Te Rangawairua o Paratene Ngata Research Centre is based at Te Puia Springs Hospital. The name honours the vision of the late Dr Paratene Ngata: for Ngāti Porou Hauora to lead our own research developments. The name has been gifted to us by Dr Paratene’s whanau and in English translates to ‘The Inspiration of Paratene Ngata’. It is our intention that the centre will be a catalyst for growing sustainable research partnerships that enhance our work with local communities and scientists from a range of disciplines to generate new knowledge and better health outcomes that empower our people to live well and live longer.

The purpose of the committee is to provide advice and oversight for health research, rangahau Māori, data analytics, and population health in contribution to the CoE primary aims and objectives.
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1. Tuta Haereroa (Chair), Ngati Porou Oranga Representative
2. Huti Watson, Ngati Porou Oranga Representative
3. Professor Don Matheson – Independent Representative Member
4. Lee Tan - Independent Representative Member Distinguished Emeritus
5. Emeritus Professor Graham Hingangaroa Smith - Independent Representative Member

In 2023 the Ethics & Advisory committee was inaugurated by Te Rangiwairua o Paratene Ngata Centre of Excellence (CoE), under the auspices of Ngati Porou Oranga, a subsidiary of Te Rūnanganui o Ngāti Porou. The committee is comprised of five members; two staff members representing Ngāti Porou Oranga and three independent representatives. All health research in Ngāti Porou undergoes a process of vetting in accordance with the Ngati Porou Oranga Research Policy, and reviewed by the Ethics and Advisory Committee before approval.