Research in Māori and indigenous development

Our research expertise covers a wide range of areas from te reo and tikanga Māori to Māori media and multimedia.

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Our professors Hinematau McNeill Professor of Māori Development Wanting to make a difference for people who have been marginalised is what drives Professor Hinematau McNeill. Wanting to make a difference for people who have been marginalised is what drives Professor Hinematau McNeill.

Our professors Paul Moon Professor of History Professor Paul Moon is one of New Zealand’s best-selling and respected historians and social commentators. He has worked on several Treaty claims, and with numerous government agencies, on Treaty-related issues. Professor Paul Moon is one of New Zealand’s best-selling and respected historians and social commentators. His specialist area is New Zealand history, and in 2014 he was shortlisted for the international Ernest Scott Prize in History for his book Encounters: The Creation of New Zealand. He has worked on several Treaty claims, and with numerous government agencies, on Treaty-related issues. He also has been a consultant on documentaries about New Zealand history.

Our professors Pare Keiha Dean, Te Ara Poutama Professor Pare Keiha’s view of overarching success is simple: it is in the success of his students in whom he has much confidence to bring about positive change in the world. From chemistry to chemical engineering, commercial law to corporate governance, Professor Pare Keiha has been instrumental in ensuring Māori development in science, technology, research, business and education in New Zealand. His view of overarching success is simple: it is in the success of his students in whom he has much confidence to bring about positive change in the world.

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Great graduatesTania WolfgrammDoctor of PhilosophyShe was attracted to Te Ara Poutama by the reputation of its academic staff, says Tania Wolfgramm who is currently completing her Doctor of Philosophy.She was attracted to Te Ara Poutama by the reputation of its academic staff, says Tania Wolfgramm who is currently completing her Doctor of Philosophy. For her doctoral research, Tania is focusing on the topic of evaluation, under the supervision of Dr Ella Henry and Professor Pare Keiha.

Great graduatesAmadonna JakemanMaster of Arts in Maori DevelopmentShe hopes her research will provide ignite more critical dialogue into Aotearoa New Zealand's constitution, the Tiriti-Treaty relationship and history, says Amadonna Jakeman.She hopes her research will provide further insight into kaupapa Māori and ignite more critical dialogue into Nu Tireni, Aotearoa New Zealand's constitution, the Tiriti-Treaty relationship and history, says AUT Māori development alumna Amadonna Jakeman who completed a Master of Arts in Māori Development with First Class Honours.

Great graduatesNatascha Díaz CardonaDoctor of PhilosophyMoving from Colombia to New Zealand was a great opportunity to pursue her professional goals, says Natascha Díaz Cardona who is currently completing her PhD.Moving from Colombia to New Zealand was a great opportunity to pursue her professional goals, says Natascha Díaz Cardona who is currently completing her Doctor of Philosophy. For her PhD research Natascha is applying the theories of performance studies to analyse the political violence of her home country Colombia, supervised by Associate Professor Sharon Mazer from Te Ara Poutama.

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