People
Aotahi: School of Māori and Indigeous Studies has an enthusiastic staff committed to providing a diverse range of subjects, and offering equally diversive perspectives in which these subjects can be viewed.
Research currently being undertaken by Aotahi staff members is at the forefront of Māori and Indigenous Studies nationwide and also covers a range of contemporary international topics.
Head of School |
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Lynne-Harata Te Aika Kāi Tahu, Ngāti Awa Room: 145 Hikuraki (Te Ao Mārama) Phone: (03) 364-2987 ext 44233 lynne-harata.teaika@canterbury.ac.nz |
School Administrator |
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| Karen Murphy Room: 143, Hikuraki (Te Ao Mārama) Phone: +64 3 364 2597 extn 6597 karen.murphy@canterbury.ac.nz |
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Lecturers |
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Phillip Borell Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Tūwharetoa Room: 162 Hikuraki (Te Ao Mārama) Phone: (03) 364-2987 ext 8643 phillip.borell@canterbury.ac.nz |
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Garrick Cooper Ngāti Karaua (Hauraki), Te Pirirākau (Tauranga Moana) Room: 157 Hikuraki (Te Ao Mārama) Phone: (03) 364-2987 ext 6494 garrick.cooper@canterbury.ac.nz |
| Teena Henderson Ngai Tahu, Kaupapa Rangahau Star Coordinator Room: 147, Hikuraki (Te Ao Marama) Phone: (03) 364-2987 Ext.8589 teena.henderson@canterbury.ac.nz |
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Hamuera Kahi Ngāti Paoa, Tainui Room: 159 Hikuraki (Te Ao Mārama) Phone: (03) 364-2987 ext 8581 hamuera.kahi@canterbury.ac.nz |
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Jeanette King |
| Maui John Mitchell Ngāti Tama, Te Atiawa ki Te Tau Ihu, Ngāti Toarangatira, Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Kinohaku, Ngāti Mutunga, Ngāti Ruanui, Ngāti Tuturu Room: 160 Hikuraki (Te Ao Mārama) Phone: (03) 364-2987 ext 8640 john.mitchell@canterbury.ac.nz |
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Ranui Ngarimu Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Mutunga Room: 142 Hikuraki (Te Ao Mārama) Phone: (03) 364-2987 ext 8432 ranui.ngarimu@canterbury.ac.nz |
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Junior Tana Ngā Puhi Room: 160 Hikuraki (Te Ao Mārama) Phone: (03) 364-2987 ext 7496 junior.tana@canterbury.ac.nz |
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Corban Te Aika Kai Tahu, Ngāti Awa Room: 162 Hikuraki (Te Ao Mārama) Phone: (03) 364-2987 ext 8643 corban.teaika@canterbury.ac.nz |
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Reimana Tūtengāehe Ngāi Te Rangi Room: 148a Hikuraki (Te Ao Mārama) Phone: (03) 364-2987 ext 8420 raymond.tutengaehe@canterbury.ac.nz |
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Paul Whitinui Ngā Pūhi (Whangaroa moana), Te Aupōuri (Te Hapua) Room: 161 Hikuraki (Te Ao Mārama) Phone: (03) 364-2987 ext 7495 paul.whitinui@canterbury.ac.nz |
Adjunct Senior Fellows |
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| Hilary Mitchell Room: 160 Hikuraki (Te Ao Mārama) Phone: (03) 364-2987 ext 7496 hilary.mitchell@canterbury.ac.nz |
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Ranui Ngarimu Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Mutunga Room: 142 Hikuraki (Te Ao Mārama) Phone: (03) 364-2987 ext 8432 ranui.ngarimu@canterbury.ac.nz |
Research and Teaching Assistant |
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Dr Patricia Te Arapo Wallace Research Associate Room 107, Te Ao Marama, Arts Road Phone: +64 3 364 2987 ext 7976 patricia.wallace@canterbury.ac.nz |
Advisor/Professor of Māori Research |
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Professor Angus Macfarlane |
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Associates |
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Dr John Pirker Ngāi Tahu Room: 157 Hikuraki (Te Ao Mārama) Phone: (03) 364-2987 ext 3453 john.pirker@canterbury.ac.nz |












