Professor Annemarie Gillies
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Research Professor/Co-Director
Annemarie Gillies (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Awa, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui, Te Arawa) is a passionate advocate for the relevance of Rangahau Māori to “our people.” She underscores the importance of collaborative research with Māori communities, co-designing projects that uplift and enable. Her dedication drives our mission to bridge traditional knowledge with contemporary research for positive, community-centred outcomes.
Rangahau · Related projects
23MR11Te Taunaha i ngā Tapuwae ō mātou Tīpuna: Piloting the use of Traditional Knowledge (TK) Labels by Ngā Hapū o Waimārama for their Archaeological sites
Indigenous histories are held in archives—but often without the authority of the people they belong to. This project pilots the use of Traditional Knowledge (TK) Labels within ArchSite, Aotearoa’s national archaeological database, to return cultural control and visibility to Ngā Hapū o Waimarama.
View projectTe Taunaha i ngā Tapuwae ō mātou Tīpuna: Piloting the use of Traditional Knowledge (TK) Labels by Ngā Hapū o Waimārama for their Archaeological sites
Indigenous histories are held in archives—but often without the authority of the people they belong to. This project pilots the use of Traditional Knowledge (TK) Labels within ArchSite, Aotearoa’s national archaeological database, to return cultural control and visibility to Ngā Hapū o Waimarama.
Kairangahau · Researchers
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Dr Xavier Forde
Dr Xavier Forde
Dr. Xavier Forde (Ngāti Huia, Raukawa, Ngāti Toa Rangatira) has a background in supporting iwi & hapū to preserve and revitalise their Māori heritage and traditional knowledge. He is involved in various research initiatives that support Indigenous communities to exercise greater self-determination over their cultural and intellectual property. Xavier’s work continues to foster collaboration between Indigenous peoples and institutions to protect traditional knowledge systems.Xavier’s work bridges traditional knowledge and contemporary frameworks, enabling Indigenous communities to exercise… -
Dr Janette Hamilton-Pearce
Dr Janette Hamilton-Pearce
Dr. Janette Hamilton-Pearce (Te Whānau a Apanui) is a seasoned researcher with over 28 years of experience in information systems for Indigenous communities. She specialises in supporting Indigenous groups in managing their cultural and intellectual property rights. Janette’s work promotes sovereignty over Indigenous knowledge and data, empowering communities to preserve and control their heritage.Janette develops practical tools that support Indigenous communities in safeguarding their intellectual property. Her focus on innovative frameworks helps strengthen cultural sovereignty and ensures… -
Dr Jeremy McLeod
Dr Jeremy McLeod
Dr. Jeremy MacLeod (Ngāti Kahungunu) is a leader in Māori language revitalisation and community development. His work involves facilitating language and cultural programmes that strengthen Māori identity and wellbeing. Jeremy’s contributions to Māori language initiatives and his role as an advisor reflect his deep commitment to preserving and promoting te reo Māori and mātauranga Māori across Aotearoa.Jeremy’s leadership in te reo Māori revitalisation includes creating transformative programmes that connect language, culture, and wellbeing. His work ensures future generations can engage with…
Persisting Inequalities and the Potential for Intervention through “New” Governance Models
What is the potential for new governing structures to intervene in persisting social, cultural, political and economic inequalities that disproportionately accrue to Māori? The multiple accountabilities of Māori leaders to whānau and community members, beneficiaries and external stakeholders make Māori governance challenges unique. Māori entities are…
View projectPersisting Inequalities and the Potential for Intervention through “New” Governance Models
What is the potential for new governing structures to intervene in persisting social, cultural, political and economic inequalities that disproportionately accrue to Māori? The multiple accountabilities of Māori leaders to whānau and community members, beneficiaries and external stakeholders make Māori governance challenges unique. Māori entities are collective, ancestry based and do not have easy exit mechanisms for owners and so Māori governance poses complex challenges. While traditional tikanga Māori (customary law) is a unique consideration for these Māori entities they are often highly…
Kairangahau · Researchers
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Distinguished Professor Graham Hingangaroa Smith
Distinguished Professor Graham Hingangaroa Smith
Professor Graham Smith, a prominent Māori educationalist, has been at the forefront of Māori initiatives in the education field and beyond. His recent academic work has centered on developing theoretically informed transformative strategies related to intervening in Māori cultural, political, social, educational and economic crises. Professor Smith has made significant contributions to the political, social, economic and cultural advancement of indigenous Māori communities. He has also worked extensively with other indigenous peoples across the world, including Canada, Hawaii, USA mainland… -
Professor Annemarie Gillies
Professor Annemarie Gillies
Annemarie Gillies (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Awa, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui, Te Arawa) is a passionate advocate for the relevance of Rangahau Māori to “our people.” She underscores the importance of collaborative research with Māori communities, co-designing projects that uplift and enable. Her dedication drives our mission to bridge traditional knowledge with contemporary research for positive, community-centred outcomes.
Ētahi atu · Other people
Professor Sarah-Jane Paine
Tūhoe
Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland
Professor Sarah-Jane Paine (Tūhoe) is a leading Māori health researcher and internationally respected authority on…
Professor Sarah-Jane Paine
Professor Sarah-Jane Paine (Tūhoe) is a leading Māori health researcher and internationally respected authority on Indigenous child wellbeing. She is Research Director and Principal Investigator of Growing Up in New Zealand, Aotearoa’s flagship longitudinal study of child development, and a Professor at Te Kupenga Hauora Māori, Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland.Her work in Kaupapa Māori epidemiology has influenced national policy in maternal and child health, racism and child wellbeing, food security, and youth wellbeing. Known for combining scientific rigour with strong community…
Associate Professor Deborah Heke
Ngā Puhi, Te Arawa
Te Whare Wananga o Wairaka Unitec
Associate Professor Deborah Heke (Ngā Puhi, Te Arawa) is the Director of Ngā Wai a Te Tūī Māori and Indigenous Research…
Associate Professor Deborah Heke
Associate Professor Deborah Heke (Ngā Puhi, Te Arawa) is the Director of Ngā Wai a Te Tūī Māori and Indigenous Research Centre at Unitec. With a background in Exercise Physiology, Psychology, and Public Health, her current research centres on Mana Wahine scholarship. Recent work includes an exploration of Māori and Indigenous women’s embodied practices and physical activity in te taiao as a means for connecting, communicating, and healing. Deborah is also passionate about building the capability and capacity of Māori and Indigenous (future) scholars and providing spaces for Indigenous…
Kiri Edge
Ngāti Maniapoto
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
Kiri Edge has contributed to a wide range of interdisciplinary research and evaluation projects across both academic…
Kiri Edge
Kiri Edge has contributed to a wide range of interdisciplinary research and evaluation projects across both academic and community contexts. Kiri is experienced working within complex and sensitive topics, and engaging with people, whānau, and communities that some consider ‘hard to reach’. Kiri’s research interests are diverse, but pivot towards endeavours that contribute towards Māori wellbeing and flourishing, equity, social justice and sustainable community-driven development. Kiri’s current rangahau interests include reclamation of indigenous pathways to wellbeing, grieving within and…