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Careers: Combining science with traditional Māori knowledge

Why did Stephen choose to work in science?

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Stephen Tauwhare (Industrial Research Limited)

I sat down and had a hard look at myself and decided that if I did what I wanted in terms of helping Māori people, then the best way for me to do that was to use my skills and become a scientist.

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Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato
Published: 27 November 2007
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