Internship project

This internship developed a visual identity for Te Ahunga atu ki ngā Ōanga Oranga Māori: Towards Māori Wellbeing Economies, bringing Māori wellbeing economies to life through design.
The work supports whānau aspirations by communicating key research in ways grounded in Te Ao Māori.

This project advanced seagrass restoration in Aotearoa by building on new evidence that Zostera muelleri produces viable seeds, enabling less invasive restoration methods.
It supports large-scale recovery of these vital coastal ecosystems without harming existing seagrass meadows.

This internship examined how the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples has influenced domestic law reforms, drawing lessons from Canada, Belize, and beyond.
It explored strategies for Indigenous peoples and civil society to advance rights within national and international legal frameworks.

This internship explored Lake Karāpiro’s cultural narratives to support Māori holistic wellbeing and challenge colonial environmental views.
Using indigenous frameworks, the project contributed to decolonising health approaches and enriched understanding of environment–wellbeing connections.

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.

This project created “Te Proton Poi” — a waiata integrating mātauranga Māori with quantum physics to support community engagement with advanced health technologies.
Inspired by MRI concepts and kapa haka, the project highlights how culturally grounded approaches can bridge science and te ao Māori to empower whānau.