Quantum Physicist | Jacob Ngaha

NZASE

August 13, 2023

Dr. Jacob Ngaha, of Waikato-Tainui, Ngāti Maniapoto, and Ngāti Kahu descent, is Aotearoa New Zealand’s...

Repo/wetlands: Exploring the ecological and cultural significance

Mike Stone

August 13, 2023

Wetlands, areas of soggy ground with standing water, were seen as undesirable by Pākehā settlers...

Our electricity supply system: Understanding renewable energy in New Zealand

Mike Stone

July 9, 2023

Our country is unusual in its reliance largely on renewable sources of energy for generating...

Freshwater Ecologist | Yvonne Taura

NZASE

July 9, 2023

Yvonne Taura is a Māori ecologist at Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, specializing in kaupapa...

Pest control: integrating Predator Free 2050 initiatives

Mike Stone

June 4, 2023

Predator Free 2050 is an ambitious goal for Aotearoa/NZ, but achievable if everyone does their...

Plant Protection Scientist | Aleise Puketapu

NZASE

June 4, 2023

Dr Aleise Puketapu blends cutting-edge plant protection science with mātauranga Māori to safeguard Aotearoa’s crops....

Human skeletons in schools: Ethical considerations and repatriation

Mike Stone

May 9, 2023

Many schools hold human skeletons and are wondering about the right thing to do with...

Kudos Science Spinners: Empowering Māori and Pasifika students in STEM

Mike Stone

April 27, 2023

There are very few Māori and Pasifika graduates in STEM subjects; for example, Māori and...

Volcanologist | Jonathan Procter

NZASE

April 27, 2023

Professor Jonathan Procter, of Muaūpoko, Ngāti Apa, and Ngāi Tahu descent, is a leading volcanologist...

Marine Scientist | Kura Paul-Burke

NZASE

March 22, 2023

Kura Paul‑Burke is a marine scientist leading restoration projects in Ōhiwa Harbour, combining mātauranga Māori...

Regenerating Papatūānuku: Integrating mātauranga Māori with sustainable land management

Mike Stone

March 22, 2023

What does it look like to care for the land when we lean into mātauranga...

Research Director | Ariana Estoras

NZASE

February 16, 2023

Ariana Estoras (Ngāti Maniapoto), Director of Māori Research at AgResearch, combines molecular genetics expertise with...

Bats of Aotearoa: Exploring New Zealand’s Unique Pekapeka

Mike Stone

February 16, 2023

Our country is unusual for having only one type of native land mammal. Pekapeka/bats are...

Ecologist | Shaun Ogilvie

NZASE

November 25, 2022

Professor Shaun Ogilvie (Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Whakahemo) is a leading ecologist at the University of...

Engineer | Kēpa Morgan

NZASE

November 25, 2022

Kēpa Morgan is a Chartered Professional Engineer and academic specialising in civil and environmental engineering....

Teaching about solar cells: Exploring energy and innovation

Mike Stone

November 25, 2022

This resource delves into the science of solar cells, from the photovoltaic effect to practical...

Quantitative Geneticist | Phillip Wilcox (Māori scientist poster)

Sneha Pillai

October 21, 2022

Phillip Wilcox is a Quantitative Geneticist who uses statistics and maths to study large collections...

Quantitative Geneticist | Phillip Wilcox

NZASE

October 21, 2022

Dr. Phillip Wilcox is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor in Quantitative Genetics at the...

Ngā taonga pūoro: Exploring traditional Māori musical instruments

Mike Stone

October 21, 2022

Treasured musical instruments have been revived in the last 30 years, and it is not...

Manu tukutuku: Exploring Māori kites and cultural significance

Mike Stone

September 18, 2022

Kites are collectively called manu tukutuku and feature in Māori life, especially at Matariki. Mike...