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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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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 |
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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Teena Henderson Ngai Tahu, Kaupapa Rangahau Star Coordinator Room: 161, Hikuraki (Te Ao Marama) Phone: (03) 364-2987 Ext.7495 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 |
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Abby Suszko |
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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 |
Adjunct Senior Fellows |
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Patricia Wallace Room: 146 Hikuraki (Te Ao Mārama) Phone: (03) 364-2987 ext 8589 Patricia.Wallace@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 |
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 |












