In this beautiful and transformative book, 24 Māori academics share their personal journeys, revealing what being Māori has meant for them in their work. Their perspectives provide insight for all New Zealanders into how mātauranga 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 Mātauranga, that in 2020, only about 5 percent of academic staff at universities in Aotearoa New Zealand are Māori. 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

Marama Muru-Lanning