Why some iwi acknowledge Puanga instead of Matariki

Why some iwi acknowledge Puanga instead of Matariki

As Matariki nears, Ngāpuhi researcher Te Kahuratai Moko-Painting shares why some iwi, like those in Te Tai Tokerau, look to Puanga instead. Puanga, known in Western astronomy as Rigel, is the brightest star in the Orion constellation. In parts of the country where...
Strong Māori workforce needed in cancer treatment

Strong Māori workforce needed in cancer treatment

Dr Kimiora Henare is addressing workforce challenges in the delivery of precision oncology for Māori. Genomic-based cancer treatment, or precision oncology, is still a topic in need of discussion for Māori, says Faculty of Medical Health Sciences research fellow Dr...
Jade Le Grice: sexuality, sovereignty and science

Jade Le Grice: sexuality, sovereignty and science

Making space for Indigenous science to flourish is part of the Māori health leader’s big vision. Marking the dawn of a new year, Matariki is a time for reflection and setting goals in pursuit of a vision. And for Dr Jade Le Grice, the vision is, and always has been,...