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