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Tangata · Researcher

Huhana Smith

Rangahau · Related projects

Matakitenga project

24MR04Te Rangianiwaniwa a Te Harakeke – The Harakeke’s Rainbow
Kaiārahi · Project lead Angela Kilford
Whare wānanga · Host Massey University
Matakitenga · Framework
Wā rangahau · Timeline Commenced 2024

This research supports iwi-led, tikanga-informed innovation, grounded in Kaupapa Māori methodology. Through wānanga and co-design with Ngāti Tukorehe, the team is developing safe, solvent-free dye processes that respect tikanga and are reproducible in community settings.

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Matakitenga project

23MR05Me whakaoreore tātou: Mobilising mapping technologies that benefit Tahamata Incorporation’s coastal farm in Kuku, Horowhenua
Kaiārahi · Project lead Huhana Smith
Whare wānanga · Host Massey University
Matakitenga · Framework
Wā rangahau · Timeline Commenced 2023 · Completed 2024

Bringing together cutting-edge mapping tools, mātauranga Māori, and regenerative farming practices, this iwi-led project empowers Tahamata Incorporation to reimagine the future of their coastal farm. Through GIS, LiDAR, and deep local knowledge, the team is creating new ways to see, plan, and care for the whenua—together.

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