Dear Victoria University of Wellington,

I am writing to request information under the Official Information Act regarding the commitments and actions of the Antarctic Research Centre, Ferrier Research Institute, and Robinson Research Institute related to two important areas: equity for women and their obligations to Te Tiriti o Waitangi within these organizations.

Equity for Women:

a. I would like to inquire about the representation of women in senior leadership roles and as scientists within each of the research institutes, particularly in comparison to those in entry-level or administrative/support positions.

b. What measures are being taken to promote gender equity in these positions across the institutes?

c. Additionally, please provide information on pay equity for women at each institute, including any existing pay gaps and the steps being taken to address them.

I would appreciate it if the results could be broken down by institute for clarity.

Obligations to Te Tiriti o Waitangi:

a. Please provide details on how each of the mentioned research institutes meets its obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

b. What specific initiatives or policies are in place to ensure that Māori perspectives and interests are integrated into the research and operations of each institute?

c. How do these institutes engage with Māori communities and stakeholders in their research activities?

d. I would like to inquire about the number of Māori staff and students, as well as the representation of Māori in senior leadership roles and as scientists within each of the research institutes.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Yours faithfully,

Alex Taylor