Heni Unwin is a marine scientist of Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairoa, Ngāti Rongomaiwahine, Ngāi Tūhoe, and Te Ātihaunui-ā-Pāpārangi descent. She integrates Mātauranga Māori with marine science to develop sustainable aquaculture practices and environmental monitoring tools. As a researcher at the Cawthron Institute, Heni collaborates with Māori communities to ensure that scientific research aligns […]
Read MoreNeuroscientist | Donna Rose Addis
Dr. Donna Rose Addis is a cognitive neuroscientist whose research explores how memory shapes our sense of self and ability to imagine the future. With a background in Psychology and History from the University of Auckland, she earned her PhD at the University of Toronto, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University.
Read MoreDeadline for Discovery and NanoCamps
Monday August 26 is the deadline for applications for DiscoveryCamp, lab experiences with top scientists for Year 12 & 13 Māori and Pasifika students; as well as applications for NanoCamp, lab experiences for all students with top scientists. Both are run by the MadDairmid Institute at the University of Auckland and in Wellington, and include […]
Read MoreHelping students take environmental action
Students are often passionate about their world, particularly about sustainable action. Many joined recent student-lead marches for climate change, to act about a crisis they felt powerless to change. So how can we help students take action on issues like climate change?
Read MoreEnvironmental Scientist | James Ataria
Dr. James Ataria (Rongomaiwahine, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Raukawa) is an ecotoxicologist whose work integrates Māori environmental knowledge with scientific research. His studies on contaminants in freshwater ecosystems, such as the Ahuriri Estuary and Mataura River, highlight the importance of community involvement and cultural perspectives in environmental science.
Read MoreEarthquakes | The expected magnitude-8 Alpine Fault
Scientists predict a 30% chance of a magnitude-8 earthquake on the Alpine Fault in the next 50 years. This article explores the evidence behind that forecast and how researchers are preparing New Zealand for one of its greatest seismic risks.
Read MoreAstronomers | Pamela Kilmartin and Alan Gilmore
Pamela Kilmartin and Alan Gilmore have spent decades mapping the southern skies. From discovering minor planets to advancing cometary research, their work at Mount John Observatory has shaped New Zealand’s contribution to global astronomy.
Read MoreBiochemist | Amanda Black
Professor Amanda Black is a biochemist specialising in soil and water chemistry. Her research focuses on understanding plant-bacteria interactions, particularly those affecting native trees like kauri. Collaborating with rongoā experts, she has identified companion plants that may inhibit kauri dieback. Professor Black is also a member of the National Māori Biosecurity Network, advocating for hapū […]
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