About this research
Interns
Harmony Kubiack, Massey University
Supervisor
Dr Elle (Eleanor) Brittain, Massey University
Overview
Māori community responses have provided an invaluable resource in crisis and emergency situations. For example, during the Covid-19 epidemic respective Māori community responses were rapid and innovative, often drawing on tikanga Māori and essential principles such as tino rangatiratanga (Te One & Clifford, 2021). This internship project explores a localised Māori community’s response to recent severe weather events in Hawkes Bay, to understand how tikanga and Māori cultural values were applied and to explore strengths and resources within Māori communities, embedded in cultural values and practices, and the ways these have positively influenced Māori wellbeing.
The overall objective of the internship was to canvass a localised Māori community’s response to severe weather events and to highlight the implications for psychology.
This internship canvassed a localised Māori community’s response to severe weather events to highlight the implications for psychology.
Ētahi atu · Other projects
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This internship created a 3D-printed Tekoteko trophy using a biodegradable harakeke filament to honor the memory of Dr Paora Mato.
The project blends traditional Māori carving with contemporary art, sparking conversations about tikanga and cultural practice.
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Supporting Taranaki Mounga Project and DOC’s pest eradication goals, this innovative tech aims to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and protect precious biodiversity.
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This internship explored the wellbeing benefits of daily karakia and waiata at the University of Canterbury, highlighting their role in fostering cultural connection and belonging.
Using a braided rivers methodology, the project captured staff and student experiences of these powerful tikanga Māori practices.