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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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Associate Professor Rawiri Taonui Ngāti Te Taonui, Te Hikutu, Te Kapotai, Ngāti Wheeru, Ngāti Rora Room: 144 Hikuraki (Te Ao Mārama) Phone: (03) 364-2595 rawiri.taonui@canterbury.ac.nz |
Administrator |
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Christine Deeming Te Whakatōhea Room: 143 Hikuraki (Te Ao Mārama) Phone: (03) 364-2597 christine.deeming@canterbury.ac.nz |
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 |
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Kay-Lee Jones Ngāti Porou, Te Aitanga-A-Mahaki Room: 158 Hikuraki (Te Ao Mārama) Phone: (03) 364-2987 ext 8596 kay-lee.jones@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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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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Hariata Tai Rakena |
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Rhia Taonui Hāmoa Room: 160 Hikuraki (Te Ao Mārama) Phone: (03) 364-2987 ext 4291 rhia.taonui@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 |
Tutors |
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Adjunct Senior Fellow |
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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 |
SSG Te Ara Whakamua Undergraduate Equity Co-ordinator |
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Lisa Ratahi |
SSG Te Ara Whakamua Undergraduate Equity Assistants |
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Ashalyna Noa Siaosi Hāmoa Room: 147 Hikuraki (Te Ao Mārama) Phone: (03) 364-2987 ext 8589 ashalyna.noasiaosi@canterbury.ac.nz |
Aoraki Postgraduate Support Team |
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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 |
Tu Mai Paeroa Coordinator |
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Research Coordinator |
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Emma Royal Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Raukawa (Waikato) Room: 148a Hikuraki (Te Ao Mārama) Phone: (03) 364-2987 ext 4167 emma.royal@canterbury.ac.nz |
Treaty and Equity Initiatives Coordinator |
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Rhia Taonui Hāmoa Room: 160 Hikuraki (Te Ao Mārama) Phone: (03) 364-2987 ext 4291 rhia.taonui@canterbury.ac.nz |
Manu Ao Regional Coordinator |
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Duane Culshaw Ngāti Pāhauwera, Te Ati Haunui-a-Paparangi Room: 243 Hikuraki (Te Ao Mārama) Phone: (03) 364-2987 ext 7494 duane.culshaw@canterbury.ac.nz |













