Ngai Tahu says a memoradum of understanding between the iwi and Otago University has resulted in major progress for Maori students in diverse feilds including medicine.
The agreement was re-signed this week.
The first iwi-university understanding was signed more than ten years ago, with the relationship designed to foster Maori academic achievement.
Ngai Tahu's kaiwhakahaere Sir Mark Solomon says the agreement is paying dividends for Maori.
He says there's over 200 Maori in the medical fraternity - with 50 members of Ngai Tahu becoming doctors.
The Maori development director Tuari Potiki says that the relationship also means the university is contributing to Maori well-being in academic, social and environmental terms.
