Astophysicist Pauline Harris

Dr Pauline Harris (Ngāti Rongomaiwahine, Ngāti Rakaipaaka, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairoa) is a pioneering astrophysicist whose work spans from high-energy particle physics to the revitalisation of Māori astronomical knowledge. In this profile, she shares her journey through science, her passion for maramataka and Matariki, and her leadership in bridging Mātauranga Māori with Western science through research, education, and community outreach.