The Māori and Indigenous (MAI) programme is for the enhancement of Māori and indigenous post-graduate students throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. This national network of key sites forms an integral part of Te Pae Whakatairanga Hiranga, the Capability Building programme of Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga.

Dr Hinekura Smith, NPM Emerging Researchers Capability Leader, provides the MAI Te Kupenga national coordination and leadership, with support from NPM secretariat.