Abstract; Introduction; Applying Te Tiriti to programmes; Theoretical Framework for applying Te Tiriti QMS; Issues arising; References; Appendix 1: Te Komiti Tangata Whenua; Appendix 2: Quality Managment System - element 1, The development and ealuation of teaching programmes; Element 2, Financial, physical and administrative resources; Element 3, Staff selection, appraisal and development; Element 4, Student entry; Element 5, Student guidance and support; Element 6, Off-site practical/workbased components; Element 7, Assessment; Element 8, Reporting student achievement; Element 9, Research; Applying Te Tiriti (Based on 6 Feb 1840 Maori text) - Key points in actual working; Appendix 2: Quality Management Sysetem - Element 1, The development and evaluation of teaching programmes; Element 2, Financial, physical and administrative resources; Element 3, Staff selection, appraisal and development; Element 4, Student entry; Element 5, Student guidance and support; Element 6, Off-site practical/workbased components; Element 7, Assessment; Element 8, Reporting student achievement; Element 9, Research.