Nga Kete Matauranga

In this beautiful and transformative book, 24 Maori academics share their personal journeys, revealing what being Maori has meant for them in their work. Their perspectives provide insight for all New Zealanders into how matauranga is positively influencing the Western-dominated disciplines of knowledge in the research sector. It is a shameful fact, says co-editor Jacinta Ruru in her introduction to Nga Kete Matauranga, that in 2020, only about 5 percent of academic staff at universities in Aotearoa New Zealand are Maori. Tertiary institutions have for the most part been hostile places for Indigenous students and staff, and this book is an important call for action. ‘It is well past time that our country seriously commits to decolonising the tertiary workforce, curriculum and research agenda,’ writes Professor Ruru. Edited By Jacinta Ruru & Linda Waimare Nikoa This audiobook is narrated by the authors, Author List. Jacinta Ruru Meihana Durie Wendy Larner Marama Muru-Lanning Tahu Kukutai Shaun Ogilvie Shaun Awatere Joanna Kidman Alice Te Punga Somerville Jani Wilson Naomi Simmonds Dan Hikuroa Nèpia Mahuika Marami Stephens Chellia Spiller Rangi Matàmua Morehu McDonald Suzanne Pitama Krushil Watene Ocean Ripeka Anne - Marie Jackson Maria Bargh Jane Kitson Sacha McMeeking Linda Waimarie Nikora Linda Tuhiwai Smith