Experiences as wahine Māori in education and science

Three wahine Māori – Simone Marsters (Ngāpuhi), Milly Grant-Mackie (Te Rarawa, Ngāti Kahu ki Whaingaroa, Ngāpuhi) and Yvonne Taura (Ngāiterangi, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Hauā, Ngāti Uenuku, Ngāti Tūwharetoa) – share some of their experiences as Māori women in science and education.

“We always talked about students saying, “I have to leave my culture at the door.” And I'm thinking, “why?” Like no you don't! Let's not do that. Let's bring it in the door. You know, like let's kick down the door!”
Milly Grant-Mackie, Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research

“Mā te mōhio ka mārama, mā te mārama ka ora ai te iwi.”Simone Marsters, Science Learning Hub Pokapū Akoranga Pūtaiao 

“I could see how my science training supported the aspirations for our hapū, but more importantly how mātauranga gave this work so much more value and understanding to our whānau.” Yvonne Taura, Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research