Kia ora e te whānau, and welcome to MEA nei te kōrero! Join MEA as we sit down with leading voices in technology, science, and wellbeing to explore how Māori and Indigenous knowledge is shaping the future. From AI and genomics to mental health and community resilience, our kōrero uncovers insights, innovation, and pathways that strengthen whānau, culture, and communities.
This podcast series is proudly brought to you through a partnership between MEA and the Tikanga in Technology project at Te Kotahi Research Institute, University of Waikato. Together, we dive into the intersections of Indigenous knowledge, technology, and the future of AI. From ethical research practices to Indigenous-led innovation, our speakers share powerful insights on how Māori and Indigenous worldviews are shaping the future of tech and science. Join us as we unpack their kōrero and explore the role of Indigenous wisdom in a rapidly evolving digital world.
General Manager of The Moko Foundation, championing Indigenous data sovereignty and precision medicine to improve Māori health outcomes.
Kānaka Maoli geneticist and UC San Diego professor pioneering Indigenous-led genomic research, advocating for data sovereignty, and exploring AI’s role in Indigenous health
Geneticist, bioethicist, and co-founder of the Native BioData Consortium, ensuring Indigenous communities retain control over their genetic data
Digital theorist, poet, and software designer shaping Indigenous AI and storytelling through Abundant Intelligences and the Indigenous Futures Research Centre.
Director of Te Kotahi Research Institute, leading Indigenous data sovereignty efforts and shaping ethical genomic policies for Māori
Associate Professor at the University of Otago, integrating Māori bioethics with applied genomics and statistical genetics
This podcast series from Te Rau Ora - Centre of Māori Suicide Prevention & MEA brings honest kōrero and expert insight into Māori wellbeing. Guided by mātauranga Māori and community voices, each episode highlights pathways to resilience, healing, and hope for our whānau and communities. Join us as we explore what strengthens Māori mental wellbeing.
Mathew Kiore
Mathew (Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Rora, Ngāti Parekaitini), Manager at the Centre of Māori Suicide Prevention, shares how his journey across education, health, corrections, and mātauranga Māori shapes his approach to tāne ora and whānau wellbeing. He speaks to the power of relationships, cultural grounding, and safe spaces for honest kōrero about distress and suicide. Highlighting practical tools, pūrākau, and whānau-champion training, this episode calls for collective courage, connection, and culturally informed action to support whānau and save lives.
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Ngāhiwi Tomoana & Zack Makoare
Ngāhiwi (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Hawea, Ngāti Hori and Samoa) and Zack (Ngāti Kahungunu), Director of Te Taitimu Trust, share a powerful kōrero on Māori leadership, wellbeing, and the role of whānau and whenua in shaping strong tāne. They explore the importance of hands-on learning, reconnection to marae and whakapapa, healing through kaupapa Māori spaces, and restoring the mana of wāhine in leadership. Their discussion offers honest reflections, cultural wisdom, and practical insights to uplift the next generation of leaders.
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