Professor Ocean Mercier
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Professor Te Kawa a Māui
Ocean Mercier (Ngāti Porou) focuses on how mātauranga and science connect, relate, and how their proponents and experts work together, particularly in environmental and educational contexts. She explores decolonial and Indigenous approaches to science through specific projects. Her current research includes Māori perspectives of novel biotechnological controls of pests in Aotearoa; understanding groundwater systems with mātauranga Māori; ocean mātauranga to support iwi and community interests and Antarctica-Aotearoa connections. Her research also explores Māori conceptions of mapping and place, Indigenous media and kaupapa Maori reading of films.
Rangahau · Related projects
This project explored how the Māori concept of tohu—environmental signs—could inform Antarctic research and stewardship. By weaving te ao Māori into international climate science, the research supported Indigenous-led approaches to recognising and responding to signs of change in Antarctica.
View projectHe Tohu Āhuarangi: Climate Change Signs between Antarctica and Aotearoa
This project explored how the Māori concept of tohu—environmental signs—could inform Antarctic research and stewardship. By weaving te ao Māori into international climate science, the research supported Indigenous-led approaches to recognising and responding to signs of change in Antarctica.
Kairangahau · Researchers
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Alyssa Thomas
Alyssa Thomas
Alyssa’s research engages with the rangatahi of her hapū, Patuharakeke; with additional funding support from New Zealand Freshwater Sciences Society. Over the course of a three-day wānanga, Alyssa gained an insight into the aspirations of ngā rangatira mō apōpō, with particular regard to the management of Pukekauri dam, a local freshwater resource. Through whakapapa and whakawhanaungatanga, the rangatahi connected with te taiao and began/continued their journey of kaitiakitanga and tino rangatiratanga. Alyssa presents her research and findings of rangatahi visioning and aspirations for…
This platform project explores how Māori-led taiao initiatives reconnect whānau and hapū with place, identity, and whakapapa. Through case studies, wānanga, and digital tools, the project examines the aspirations, processes, and outcomes of environmental mahi that strengthen connections between people and te taiao.
View projectCommunity Connections to Place
This platform project explores how Māori-led taiao initiatives reconnect whānau and hapū with place, identity, and whakapapa.
Through case studies, wānanga, and digital tools, the project examines the aspirations, processes, and outcomes of environmental mahi that strengthen connections between people and te taiao.
Kairangahau · Researchers
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Dr Anne-Marie Jackson
Dr Anne-Marie Jackson
Anne-Marie Jackson is a lecturer in Māori physical education and health at the University of Otago, and joined the School of Physical Education as an academic staff member in 2011. After obtaining a Bachelor of Physical Education Honours degree majoring in Exercise Sport Science and a Master of Physical Education focusing on education policy at the School of Physical Education, she completed a doctorate in Māori studies and physical education examining rangatiratanga and Māori health and well-being within a customary fisheries context. Her research focuses on the examination of Māori… -
Professor Ocean Mercier
Professor Ocean Mercier
Ocean Mercier (Ngāti Porou) focuses on how mātauranga and science connect, relate, and how their proponents and experts work together, particularly in environmental and educational contexts. She explores decolonial and Indigenous approaches to science through specific projects. Her current research includes Māori perspectives of novel biotechnological controls of pests in Aotearoa; understanding groundwater systems with mātauranga Māori; ocean mātauranga to support iwi and community interests and Antarctica-Aotearoa connections. Her research also explores Māori conceptions of mapping and…
Ētahi atu · Other people
Arianna Nisa-Waller
Ngāi te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui
Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington
Arianna Nisa-Waller (Ngāi Te Rangi / Ngāti Ranginui) is a Māori researcher, Indigenous health educator, and…
Arianna Nisa-Waller
Awatea Waimārie Moxon
Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngati Pahauwera , Ngāi Tahu
Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington
Awatea Waimārie Moxon's PhD adopts a mixed-methods research approach to provide a thorough understanding of the…
Awatea Waimārie Moxon
Alyssa Thomas
Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington
Alyssa’s research engages with the rangatahi of her hapū, Patuharakeke; with additional funding support from New…