Researcher Sarah Rewi (Faculty of Science) is leading a new wave of Māori-led ecological research that centres whānau, whenua and whakapapa at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland. Sarah (Ngāi Tāhuhu, Ngāpuhi) says her research is grounded in mātauranga and driven by a deep commitment to community aspirations, data sovereignty and environmental justice. She presented at the University’s Pūtaiao Research Symposium held 4-5 September at NorthTec Tai Tokerau Wananga. The symposium enabled talks about different aspects of taonga; from the environment to whakapapa, to communication, sustainability, all celebrating Māori in a Māori space.