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Hamuera Kahi is a Senior Lecturer and currently serves as Associate Head of School at the Aotahi School of Māori and Indigenous Studies, Faculty of Arts, University of Canterbury. He has held his academic position since January 2009 and assumed the Associate Head role in July 2023.
Dr. Kahi's research focuses on the interface between Matauranga Māori (Māori knowledge) with contemporary science, Traditional Māori games and sports, and broader issues of Māori sports. His work bridges indigenous knowledge systems with modern academic disciplines, creating unique interdisciplinary approaches to understanding Māori culture and its applications in contemporary contexts. His research particularly emphasizes how indigenous knowledge can inform technological development, social policy, and wellbeing frameworks.
Analysis of his publication record reveals a strong focus on Māori wellbeing frameworks, indigenous knowledge systems, and the application of tikanga Māori to contemporary policy challenges. His work spans multiple disciplines including social policy, environmental science, education, and sports studies, demonstrating the interdisciplinary nature of indigenous knowledge applications. A notable pattern in his research is the development of frameworks like 'He Ara Waiora' that integrate Māori perspectives into national policy discussions around wellbeing and standards of living.
- Peer review for 'Ethical Space: the international journal of communication ethics' (2022)
- Peer review for 'Records of the Canterbury Museum' (2022)
- Peer review for 'MAI Journal' (2021)
- Elected member of Māori Association of Social Science (since 2010)
- Organizing committee member for MASS conferences (2009-2010)
- Co-organized Waitaha Symposium at Aotahi School (2009)
Dr. Kahi is registered to supervise Master's and Doctoral students, with recent supervision including projects on indigenous knowledge in VR, Māori land history, wellbeing methodologies for clean water technologies, and Māori sports history. His supervisory work reflects his commitment to advancing Māori knowledge systems through academic research.
His professional activities indicate active participation in the Māori academic community, particularly through the Māori Association of Social Science, where he has served on conference organizing committees and review panels.