Yvonne Taura is a Māori ecologist at Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, specializing in kaupapa Māori-led research to raise awareness of wetland restoration. Her work blends traditional Māori knowledge with scientific inquiry, focusing on freshwater science, iwi environmental management, and science communication. Yvonne’s PhD research at the University of Waikato explores effective communication of mātauranga Māori in collaborative science research. Her contributions include co-authoring the bilingual wetland education resource Te Reo o te Repo, aimed at reconnecting communities with their local wetlands.
