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 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.

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.

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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 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.

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 Aotearoa New Zealand's constitution, the Tiriti-Treaty relationship and history, says Amadonna Jakeman. She would recommend the Master of Arts in Māori Development to others, says Amadonna who received the Peter Harwood Scholarship to support her studies.

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News

THE world university rankings for AUT 2019

AUT fourth-year law student Te Puea Matoe

New Professors and Associate Professors

01 Nov, 2018

AUT has announced the promotion to Professor of seven senior academics. A further 16 academics have been appointed as Associate Professors.

THE rankings place AUT in NZ top three

27 Sep, 2018

AUT has significantly improved in global university rankings published today by the Times Higher Education.

Law student’s Borrin Foundation support

13 Apr, 2018

The research grant will fund a research internship investigating how cultural information can improve outcomes for Māori in the justice system.

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