People learning with the moana. Photo / Rāhiri Mākuini
Ngāti Kahungunu uri (descendants) are leading and working in rangahau (research), pūtaiao (science) and auaha (innovation) spaces locally and across the motu.
The opportunity to scale and strengthen skills, networks and pathways of uri a Kahungunu, will have long-term positive impacts on our iwi, region and Aotearoa. Areas where our
people are contributing include food cultivation, climate change, astronomy, health and wellbeing and mahi toi (artistic pursuits).
Kanapu is a kaupapa designed by Māori, for Māori, to ignite talent and leadership across te ao Māori in research, science and innovation spaces. Focusing on matauranga Māori, Kanapu helps build capability, confidence and networks. It is hosted by Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga, New Zealand’s only Māori centre of research excellence.
Pouhere (executive director) Kanapu, Vanessa Clark, says they are excited to support whānau, hapū and iwi aspirations.
“Our biggest learning has been about ‘meeting our people where they are at’ and delivering value based on feedback from those we connect with across the motu, ” Vanessa said.
