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Item Te papa noho-a-kupe : whakatere nga ripa tauarai : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for a Masters of Design at Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand(Massey University, 2025) Dunstall, SamuelMātakitaki-a-Kupe, the southernmost tip of Te Ika-a-Māui is a physical convergence point of our atua Māori, the raw forces, thresholds and interface between their domains. The forest of Tāne bloom amongst the secluded valleys of Aorangi, his korowai for Papatūānuku. The oceans of Tangaroa crest high bringing life and death, and the waters of Parawhenuamea swirl and carve the land, toward the undercurrents of Hinemoana and acidify at the threshold. This wāhi tapu is a thin landing between maunga, moana, awa and ngāhere that amplifies the intensity of these collisions. Ngā Rā-a-Kupe tower over you and cascade down into the depths to join the giant wheke that led Kupe to Aotearoa. The many locations that bear the name of the great navigator Kupe represent the voyaging spirit of our ancestors, reminding us of where we come from, our connections across moana and the direction of our future - kia whakatōmuri te haere whakamua. The Ngā Rā-a-Kupe kaupapa, set out by Ngāti Hinewaka hapū of Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa provides the anchor stone for this rangahau Māori that connects ancestral knowledge, mātauranga Māori and re-emerging technologies to inform kaupapa Māori design. Centering the practices of tohunga hanga whare aims to ground this pātaka whakairinga kōrero in a shared whakapapa with the materials and narratives, understood through indigenous methods of wānanga, hīkoi, kōrero tuku iho, pūrākau, and whakatauki. The practice of the tohunga retains the sanctity of the whare and allows us to revitalise traditional knowledge through contemporary structures, ensuring that this practice retains and upholds the tikanga and kawa of the built form in te ao Māori. Painting the links between the whare and the waka draws into sight the voyage we are embarking on into the future, attuned to the knowledge of our ancestors.Item An unspoken crisis : exploring the pathways of support for wāhine Māori who have or are at risk of sustaining a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) from Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Māori knowledge at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand(Massey University, 2023) McCurdy, Nicky Te RangimarieResearch suggests a strong association between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and family violence or intimate partner violence (IPV). 1 Yet, there is very little research exploring the prevalence of TBI from IPV for wāhine Māori. And, even less research into practitioner (ngā mātanga) understanding of TBI from IPV. These knowledge gaps limits the ability of multiple social services and the health sector to respond to suffering associated with TBI. This qualitative study based on standard Māori research practices explored ngā mātanga understanding of TBI from IPV for wāhine Māori and how they navigate and support wāhine through this trauma. The intent was to identify gaps and barriers encountered in their mahi. Another goal was to map the family harm response and TBI treatment and rehabilitation process and consider its effectiveness for wāhine Māori. The data was collected from eight interviews, where a total of ten ngā mātanga participated. Ngā mātanga included social workers, a counsellor, a physiotherapist, advocates and psychologists, who for most have in some form worked with whānau impacted by family violence. Four key themes emerged from the data: 1. ngā mātanga awareness of a TBI from IPV 2. issues identifying a possible TBI from IPV 3. understanding and navigating referral pathways for TBI from IPV 4. gaps in current practitioner responses. Findings of this research demonstrated the limited awareness that surrounds this kaupapa, not just for service providers but also whānau and the general population. A second key finding is the response to family harm often centres on safety with many wāhine seldom receiving treatment or rehabilitation for TBI. This makes it difficult for wāhine and their whānau to recover and break the cycle of family harm. The final key finding is that when TBI from IPV is considered the treatment and rehabilitation pathways are not well understood, obscure and inconsistent. Of concern is that Māori understandings of dealing with and healing from trauma are seldom considered as part of the treatment and rehabilitation pathway. This information was used to consider how current practice could be reconfigured to reflect Te Ao Māori health and wellbeing priorities. It is argued that mātauranga, particularly pūrākau (narratives of our ancestors) and the concept of mana wāhine, must guide treatment and rehabilitation pathways to produce better outcomes and ultimately healing for wāhine Māori and their whānau.Item Kakahuria ki te atawhai : clothed in kindness : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for a Master in Design at Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand. EMBARGOED until 27th May 2027(Massey University, 2024) Walden-Moeung, NanThe need to indigenize spaces in Aotearoa (New Zealand) arises from the impact of colonization that began in the 1840s, which has led to the marginalization of Māori culture and perspectives in many public and educational spaces. The process of re-indigenisation is essential to ensuring a positive and authentic representation of Te Ao Māori (the Māori worldview) across these spaces, fostering a more inclusive and respectful environment. This will be especially poignant at the Wananga Noho Marae at Te Rau Karamu Marae where participants will weave a collaborative Kaupapa. This project aims to create a contemporary korowai (traditional Māori cloak/s) that serves as both an artistic statement and a tool for decolonization. Beyond its aesthetic value, the Korowai will act as a cultural beacon, inviting viewers to engage with and reflect on the significance of Māori culture in modern Aotearoa. These Korowai will be the world’s first 3D-printed Korowai. By employing design-led prototype iterations and Māori methodologies, the Korowai will be craft ed to be visually appealing, thought-provoking, and impactful. It will address the need to indigenize spaces by challenging colonial narratives and offering a powerful representation of Māori identity and artistry. This will especially be done through Maori methodologies including, Noho, Wananga, Ako, Te Aonui, and Whakapapa. Education and design The Korowai will be exhibited in various locations across Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington), creating opportunities for broader community engagement and dialogue around the importance of decolonization and the celebration of Māori heritage.Item Hōmai ō taringa kia ngaua e au : give me your ears so I may chew on them : an exhibition report presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Māori Visual Arts at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand(Massey University, 2024) Millar, Aroha Rose MatchittThis exhibition report navigates the connection to tīpuna through the customary practice of skinning manu. Skinning and pelting manu is a mana enhancing process that connects me to mātauranga held in my whakapapa. I follow in Tāne’s footsteps in search of ngā kete o te wānanga. Te Kete Aronui, Te Kete Tuauri, and Te Kete Tuatea. The knowledge inside these kete, the knowledge of the skinning process, is told through taonga tuku iho. Each taonga depicts a step in the process, and when worn, is able to communicate that process to the wearers. They speak, in the voices of aunties, nannies, and tīpuna. Connecting me through time, space, and death to my nan, who did this process before me.Item Me aro koe ki te hā o Hineahuone = pay heed to the dignity of Māori women : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Master of Social Work degree at Massey University(Massey University, 2025) Haimona, Sharna-LeeThis research explored Rongoā Māori as a traditional knowledge system of healing and wellbeing as a means by which to locate culturally defined frameworks as a basis to adequately understand and respond to sexual violence in Aotearoa. Current definitions of sexual violence are located within Western frameworks that do not adequately understand the context of sexual violence for Māori and have significant implications for their subsequent healing journeys. A qualitative research approach was used to explore the understandings and experiences of seven wāhine Māori Rongoā Māori practitioners. This research also drew on aspects of wairuatanga, Kaupapa Māori, and Mana Wahine research approaches which provided a foundation for their experiences to be acknowledged, their understandings to be valued and their voices to be heard. The findings in this research demonstrated that sexual violence is an epidemic because of the magnitude and serious nature of it for Māori. It is imperative that Māori can access services that align with their Māori worldview and include tikanga based processes that can adapt and address whānau needs. This research concluded that Rongoā Māori understands the context of sexual violence for Māori and is a specialised field of Indigenous tradition and practice that heals the impacts of sexual violence and promotes holistic health and wellbeing.Item Tuhia ki te rangi : teaching and learning practices to support the development of academic writing capabilities of foundation ākonga Māori : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Education at Massey University, Te Kunenga ki Purehuroa, New Zealand(Massey University, 2024) Nepia, WilliamAcademic writing is essential for success in tertiary education, yet ākonga Māori continue to face barriers and challenges that impact their writing potential. This is particularly evident in the Hikitia te Ora Certificate in Health Sciences programme, where there is a growing need for additional support in academic reading and writing. This qualitative study, grounded in Kaupapa Māori methodology, aims to identify key factors that enhance the teaching and learning of academic writing skills for ākonga Māori in foundation programmes. The research involved semi‐structured interviews with three pouako Māori (teachers/educators with Māori ancestry) and a focus group of nine ākonga Māori who had completed the programme in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at Waipapa Taumata Rau. Thematic analysis revealed three central themes: challenges in academic writing, supporting factors for writing development, and the role of culturally responsive teaching. These themes informed the creation of four instructional strategies: (1) Use culturally responsive teaching and learning practices, (2) Provide a culturally inclusive and safe learning environment, (3) Use relevant, fun, and interactive learning activities, and (4) Provide comprehensive resources to support learning. This study provides practical strategies for pouako and tertiary institutions to enhance the academic writing capabilities of ākonga Māori, contributing to the development of more inclusive and effective teaching practices. The insights derived from this research also serve as a valuable resource for other tertiary institutions in Aotearoa (New Zealand) and beyond, aiming to enhance academic writing skills among Māori and Indigenous ākonga.Item Implementing mātauranga Māori into the classroom : New Zealand English-medium secondary school teachers' perceptions of preparedness : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Education in Māori Education at Massey University, New Zealand(Massey University, 2024) Ruawai-Hamilton, Maiea Thelma CarolynThe integration of mātauranga Māori within the New Zealand Curriculum represents a significant shift in Aotearoa New Zealand’s educational landscape. However, the historical marginalisation of Māori knowledge within the State education system has left teachers inadequately prepared to effectively incorporate mātauranga Māori into their practice. This thesis, employing Grounded Theory and kaupapa Māori methodology, explores secondary school teachers' perceptions of their preparedness to integrate mātauranga Māori and te reo Māori into the State curriculum whilst, examining the factors that influence their preparedness. This research includes the perspectives of iwi as the experts and custodians of mātauranga Māori, shedding light on their expectations, aspirations, and concerns regarding the inclusion of Māori epistemologies across the curriculum. The findings indicate that many teachers feel ill-equipped to incorporate Māori worldviews due to personal educational limitations, insufficient exposure to Māori perspectives, and systemic barriers within the wider education system. These challenges highlight the need for policy and systemic change, including enhanced professional development, institutional support, and culturally competent leadership. Iwi partnership throughout the change process is identified as crucial in ensuring the authenticity and integrity of mātauranga Māori within educational contexts. This thesis emphasises the necessity for teachers to engage in antiracist and decolonial practices, to confront cultural biases, systemic racism, pathologizing practices, and the failure of State educational institutions to enact Te Tiriti. Ultimately, the successful implementation of mātauranga Māori in the curriculum demands a collaborative approach, involving teachers, school leaders, iwi, and State and educational professional bodies. This research advocates for comprehensive teacher training, robust institutional support, and clear and active implementation of the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the National Education and Learning Priorities (NELPS) within school policy. This study contributes to the gap in research around teachers’ preparedness to engage with Māori knowledge, providing insights into the systemic barriers hindering meaningful teacher preparation and implementation. The broader implications suggest that the integration of mātauranga Māori should not be viewed as a one-off policy change, but rather as an ongoing process of decolonisation and cultural revitalisation that occurs in partnership with iwi/hapū.Item Movement of the people : the second great Māori migration, Rogernomics and other influences behind my creative work “Exodus.” : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Creative Writing in Fiction at Massey University, New Zealand. EMBARGOED until 31st July 2026(Massey University, 2024) Kaa, JasmineMy thesis consists of 2 parts: The first part is a critical essay that explores the key historical, political and creative influences that inspired the genesis and development of my creative work. As the supporting document to my creative work, this essay provides a platform for me to wananga and engage with the ideas and insights that has gone into my creative process. My essay also gets to the heart of why my story spoke to me, and my intentions behind writing it. It also answers my research question: how has the social impact of neoliberalism, in particular Māori unemployment, been depicted in films made by Māori filmmakers? The second part of my thesis is a creative work that takes the form of a television screenplay. Te Aroha, is the fourth episode of Exodus, a limited series that I am developing. The overall theme of Exodus is the intergenerational impact of government policies on one Māori whanau from 1961 to 2023. Te Aroha, is set in the mid-1990s and features a younger generation of the whānau. The main focus of the episode explores the social impact neo-liberal government policies of the 1990s had on whānau Māori, in particular sole parents on a benefit.Item Mana maunga : a conceptual design exploration of power and language beyond contemporary time : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for a Master of Design at Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand(Massey University, 2024) McGechie, EleanorThis Master of Design investigates the interplay between power dynamics and language, focusing on how common verbs can reinforce power structures in design research contexts. By examining contemporary design research in Aotearoa, the study reveals how language both reflects and exacerbates system dynamics. It offers a critique of methodologies such as co-production, which may inadvertently sustain power imbalances. The project advocates for greater space for indigenous approaches to rangahau, emphasising their complexity rather than simply introducing or incorporating perspectives into a western-dominant model. Using Kaupapa Māori theory and Mana Wahine theory, the research aims to highlight the role of language in addressing power imbalances, particularly for marginalised peoples. By embracing the strengths of Māori cosmologies, the research seeks to address historical inequities and to interrogate time and space for Māori to assert their tino rangatiratanga. In a world where language can and does perpetuate marginalisation, the findings of this thesis offer a design exploration for rangahau practices that celebrate the richness of whakapapa and pūrākau, promoting a transformative approach to language in research.Item Whare Ngaro : Ko au te whare ngaro, a broken whakapapa, a lost house : an exhibition report presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters in Māori Visual Art, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand(Massey University, 2024) Zimmerman, Ashleigh ElizabethThis exegesis contextualises the exhibition Whare Ngaro. It addresses the grief, mamae, and whakama of infertility through a wahine Māori lens. The research, methodology and practice that produced the exhibition are woven throughout this thesis. The works of a selection of contemporary indigenous photographers are referenced because they recontextualise the camera within a Māori framework to express notions of whakapapa. Other contemporary trans-disciplinary artists using whenua are linked to my use of kōkōwai to reference Papatūānuku. Both conceptual and technical links are established between the concept of conception, Māori creation narratives, and photographic processes. Whare Ngaro explores multiple visual tohu to communicate the human experience of being trapped in a perpetual state of Te Kore. Curatorial considerations and decisions are explained through the development process in relation to the Geoff Wilson Gallery at Whangārei. The impact of this exhibition and kaupapa is then reviewed through shared kōrero and pūrakau.
