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Te Atawhai o Te Ao: Independent Māori Research Institute for Environment and Health

e Atawhai o Te Ao is an independent Māori research institute based in Whanganui. It advances Indigenous knowledge and community-led research focused on environmental wellbeing and health outcomes.

http://www.teatawhai.maori.nz/

Dr Rāwiri Tinirau

Te Āti Haunui-ā-Pāpārangi Ngāti Rangi Ngāti Tūwharetoa Ngāti Kahungunu Ngāi Tūhoe
Co-Director

Rawiri is a graduate of Massey University and Co-Director of Te Atawhai o te Ao. He was previously Project Manager for MANU AO with the responsibility of implementing key projects, such as the Leadership Course and Academic Forums. 

Rawiri has expertise in Project management; Māori event management; Māori business and organisations; and Māori oral history. He has tribal affiliations to Te Āti Haunui-ā-Pāpārangi, Ngāti Rangi, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Kahungunu me Ngāi Tūhoe.