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Paia Taani (Ngāi Tūhoi, Ngāti Whare, Te Upokorehe, Ngāti Wakaue

The aim of this research is to investigate whanau use of te reo Maori in order to support, inform and influence current and future intergenerational transmission of te reo Maori. The purpose is to contribute to the revitalisation of te reo Maori.

Morgan Jones (Ngāi Tahu), The University of Otago

The heterogenic nature of cancer and the ability for cancers to undergo metastasis has presented researchers with a major hurdle towards finding a cure or preventive measures for cancer development. Although cancer metastasis is the main cause of cancer-related deaths, the underlying mechanisms or mutational events that cause metastasis have not been identified. 

Cell free DNA (cfDNA) in human body fluids is made up of short DNA fragments around 160-180bp; results from recent studies suggest that tumour derived cfDNA, termed circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) is present in the blood of cancer patients. DNA methylation changes occur early during tumorigenesis and metastasis and are present throughout the entire cancer process, thus suggesting that methylation pattern analysis of ctDNA may provide a robust and achievable approach for identifying the likely presence of secondary tumours and finding predictor markers of cancer metastasis.

Riki Neihana Gooch (Patuharakeke, Ngāti Wai, Ngāti Mahanga Hourua), University of Otago

The intention is to create a lexicon of musical conducting gestures that embody the physical movements, symbolism, and form that exist within a Te Ao Maori context, with the Afro/Eurological improvised music methodology of Conduction.

This project is a development of the Conduction method that I have been recording, performing, and practising over the past 10 years. The research will focus on what makes the combination of Te Ao Maori and Conduction a unique contribution ft, the improvised music canon. It will also look at how this is unique to both the indigenous and western musical worldview.

The aim for this project is to establish a thorough resource to build upon -for experienced musical practitioners, non-experienced, and rangatahi. I intend for this work to be a contribution to Te Ao Maori/Te Ao Marama, with the hope that it becomes useful resource for any musician or performer.

Bonnie Maihi (Waikato Tanui, Ngāti Maniapoto), University of Waikato

Bobby Luke (Ngāti Ruanui, Ngaruahine, Taranaki Iwi Nui), Auckland University of Technology

This research explores the potential for interdisciplinary-based multimedia, performance, and Fashion design investigations to perform as knowledge repositories. The project aims to restore & revitalize understandings of a Taranaki cosmological worldview that can inform and enhance knowledge exchange through art and design research.

Moreover, an overview and role of ‘Rongo’ (cosmological deity representing the god of cultivation and peace) and how ‘Rongo’ as an entity can better enhance an understanding of creative design/art practices is explored. From this perspective, the project aims at providing Māori and non-­‐Māori appropriate ways of developing creative methods using holistic cultural frameworks. But more specifically, ‘Taku Taranakitanga’ becomes the overarching perspective of this project and aims to position this research from a Taranaki, Ngāti Ruanui, Hāmua, Hāpotiki, and Taiporohenui Pā worldview.

Hineani Melbourne (Ngāti Pōrou, Maniapoto), Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiarangi

Since the inception of film to the present day in New Zealand Māori people, their language and customs have been recorded on film or other audio-visual mediums. In the eyes of the law the material recorded does not belong to the people who are sharing their knowledge, their customs and their language. This thesis investigates how Māori can reclaim the Intellectual Property Rights of their imagery and knowledge that has been recorded and how can present and future generations of these people protect and access this material.