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Curiosity leads to investigations

Scientist Yvonne Taura working in a wetland with High Vis vest

Curiosity generates questions that create opportunities to carry out investigations. There are many different investigative techniques and approaches to seek understanding and evaluate knowledge. This is an important understanding of how science works across both science and mātauranga pūtaiao.

Pictured is Yvonne Taura (Ngāiterangi, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Hauā, Ngāti Uenuku, Ngāti Tūwharetoa). Yvonne is a kairangahau Māori (researcher) in the Manaaki Taiao rōpū (Māori research team), Manaaki Whenua.

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Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato and Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research
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