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Ngā Hua a Tāne-te-wānanga – AUT Māori Research Symposium 2026

_{Tuesday 25 August 2026}

Hosted by Te Ipukarea in collaboration with Te Kawerau ā Maki, this symposium celebrates connection across our Māori research whānau. Bringing together established and emerging Māori researchers, the symposium provides a space to share research, Indigenous methodologies and new thinking, grounded in the whenua of Te Kawerau ā Maki. Join us Tuesday 25 August 2026 at Te Puna Creative Hub, Te Kōpua (Henderson).

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Paraikete as Conduits for Connection Research Seminar

_{Wednesday 16 September 2026}

Join Associate Professor Rachel Carley (Te Rarawa) as she explores how creative practice, whakapapa and whenua are woven together through the design of paraikete inspired by the taiao. The research seminar will trace her creative haerenga and explore the complex history of paraikete in Aotearoa, including their roles as clothing, koha, trade items and expressions of political resistance. Join us 11.30am–12.30pm, Wednesday 16 September 2026. More info to follow.

Te Ao Tā Pukapuka: The Pathway from Research to Book Publication Workshop

_{Wednesday 23 September 2026}

Te Ranga Tukutuku and Auckland University Press invite you to a lunchtime workshop exploring the pathway from research and writing to book publication. Featuring Dr Katharina Bauer, Professor Tania Ka’ai and Associate Professor Natalie Robertson, the session will share practical advice on what publishers look for, developing a successful book proposal, publishing Māori oral traditions and creative works, with an opportunity to bring your questions and book ideas. Join us 12pm–1pm, Wednesday 23 September 2026 at AUT City Campus. More info to follow.

Te Ranga Tukutuku's first Hui ā-Tau

_{Thursday 5 November 2026}

Join us for the Te Ranga Tukutuku's Hui ā-Tau at Waihorotiu, AUT City Campus, bringing our whānau together to reflect on the year, share our Network Report and launch our Māori Research Strategy. The day will include kai tahi, workshops, a postgraduate and alumni panel and a guest speaker, providing opportunities to share whakaaro, celebrate our collective mahi and look ahead to 2027. Join us Thursday 5 November 2026 at Waihorotiu, AUT City Campus. More info to follow.