He Papa Moana

He Papa Moana - The ocean foundation, a platform for Cross Cultural Ocean Knowledge, brings together a team of experienced researchers to build our understanding of tikanga, mātauranga & kaupapa. A key aim is to improve our capacity to use mātauranga and science to inform environmental planning, monitoring, and decision-making for the moana.

Team Lead Associate Prof Maui Hudson

Te Whakatōhea, Nga Ruahine and Te Mahurehure

Waikato University, Director Te Kotahi Research Institute

Dr Kimberley Maxwell

Whakatōhea, Ngāi Tai, Te Whānau-a-Apanui, Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Tūwharetoa

Waikato University Post Doctoral Researcher

Danny Paruru

Whakatōhea

Whakatōhea Iwi Development Projects Manager

Associate Prof Ocean Mercier

Ngāti Porou

Victoria University - Te Herenga Waka PhD Supervisor

Dr Haki Tuaupiki
Waikato, Ngāti Tūwharetoa

Waikato University PhD Supervisor

Rangihurihia McDonald
Ngāti Maniapoto

Waikato University PhD student

Mere Takoko
Ngāti Porou, Rongowhakaata, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui, Ngāti Hoko, Tainui, Te Arawa
Victoria University - Te Herenga Waka
PhD Student

Tony Craig
Partner Terra Moana

Katherine Short
Partner Terra Moana

Tessa Thomson
Ngāti Tukorehe
Victoria University - Te Herenga Waka
Masters Student