Māori Student Mentor
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Mona-Lisa Wareka
I have been in, at and around the University of Waikato for the past ten years as a student, tutor, research assistant, tuakana/mentor, and teaching fellow. Since my last Graduate Stories post, I completed my MSocSc and a Diploma in Te Tohu Paetahi during the time of the pandemic, then began my PhD journey from the end of 2021. In terms of research interests, I am still very much interested in Rongoā Māori and wairuatanga/spirituality, Indigeneity and Indigenous anthropology, but in particular – as my PhD research pertains to – I have garnered an interest for ‘illegalised plant medicines’.
Dr Rewi Nankivell
Rewi Nankivell is a lecturer in psychology at the University of Waikato. He contributes to the intersection between lecturing and Kaupapa Māori psychology, Indigenous development, and te reo Māori revitalisation. His contributions are supported by the practical application of his research, aiming to provide tangible benefits for Māori. Currently, Rewi is advancing his scholarship through a doctorate in education, complementing his background in educational leadership and management. His profile highlights a commitment to integrating mātauranga Māori with contemporary psychological research…
Dr Paul Brown
Ko Karioi tōku maungaKo Whāingaroa me Kāwhia ōku moanaKo Tainui tōku wakaKo Tainui me Ngāti Hikairo ōku iwiKei te noho au ki KirikiriroaKo Paul Brown tāku ingoaI am an early career researcher in Statistics, with research interests in computational Bayesian inference and statistical modelling. Currently, I am working on projects with police on a range of projects, including statistical modelling crime and crime patterns in Kirikiriroa (Hamilton). As the use of data and algorithms in society become more prevalent, it is important that we understand the benefits and pitfalls that this may cause…