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