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Ka mua, ka muri
Ka mua, ka muri
Walking backwards into the future with my eyes fixed on my past
Walking backwards into the future with my eyes fixed on my past
Research is vitally important because it builds reliable knowledge that informs sound decision-making, strengthens practice, and supports positive change for communities. Within a Māori context, research guided by mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge systems) helps protect our taonga, uphold tikanga, and ensure our voices and aspirations are accurately represented. When undertaken with whanaungatanga (relationships) and kaitiakitanga (guardianship), research becomes a powerful tool for advancing the wellbeing and future of our people.
Research is vitally important because it builds reliable knowledge that informs sound decision-making, strengthens practice, and supports positive change for communities. Within a Māori context, research guided by mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge systems) helps protect our taonga, uphold tikanga, and ensure our voices and aspirations are accurately represented. When undertaken with whanaungatanga (relationships) and kaitiakitanga (guardianship), research becomes a powerful tool for advancing the wellbeing and future of our people.
Kaupapa Māori Research
Kaupapa Māori Research
Knowledge Creation undertakes kaupapa Māori research by centring Māori worldviews, values, and tikanga throughout every stage of the research process. We work in partnership with iwi, hapū, and Māori communities to ensure research questions, methodologies, and outcomes are culturally grounded and aligned with mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge systems). Our approach includes co-designing research frameworks, gathering and analysing data in ways that respect mana (authority and dignity) and whanaungatanga (relationships), and ensuring findings benefit the communities involved. This kaupapa Māori approach produces research that is not only academically rigorous but also culturally meaningful, actionable, and supportive of social, environmental, and community development goals. It enables organisations to access insights that are ethically informed, culturally authentic, and directly applicable to policy, programme design, and strategic decision-making.
Knowledge Creation undertakes kaupapa Māori research by centring Māori worldviews, values, and tikanga throughout every stage of the research process. We work in partnership with iwi, hapū, and Māori communities to ensure research questions, methodologies, and outcomes are culturally grounded and aligned with mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge systems). Our approach includes co-designing research frameworks, gathering and analysing data in ways that respect mana (authority and dignity) and whanaungatanga (relationships), and ensuring findings benefit the communities involved. This kaupapa Māori approach produces research that is not only academically rigorous but also culturally meaningful, actionable, and supportive of social, environmental, and community development goals. It enables organisations to access insights that are ethically informed, culturally authentic, and directly applicable to policy, programme design, and strategic decision-making.
Publications
Publications
Nuttall, J., Reinertsen, A. B., & Armstrong-Read, A. H. (2023). Learning to Lead in Early Childhood Education: New Methodologies for Research and Practice. Cambridge University Press.
Nuttall, J., Reinertsen, A. B., & Armstrong-Read, A. H. (2023). Learning to Lead in Early Childhood Education: New Methodologies for Research and Practice. Cambridge University Press.
Armstrong-Read, A. H. (2022). Te Reo Karanga o Matangireia-The sacred call of leadership: Wahine Maori perspectives of leadership in early childhood education and the denial of the sacred Karanga of leadership by the persistence of colonisation in mainstream early childhood services in Aotearoa New Zealand (Doctoral dissertation).
Armstrong-Read, A. H. (2022). Te Reo Karanga o Matangireia-The sacred call of leadership: Wahine Maori perspectives of leadership in early childhood education and the denial of the sacred Karanga of leadership by the persistence of colonisation in mainstream early childhood services in Aotearoa New Zealand (Doctoral dissertation).
William,N., Carroll-Lind, J., Smith, L. (2015). Occasional Paper Series , Number 2. Tōku Anō Ao Maori : My very own world. Whanaungatanga as Pedagogical Leadership.Wellington, NZ: Te Rito Maioha, Early Childhood New Zealand.
William,N., Carroll-Lind, J., Smith, L. (2015). Occasional Paper Series , Number 2. Tōku Anō Ao Maori : My very own world. Whanaungatanga as Pedagogical Leadership.Wellington, NZ: Te Rito Maioha, Early Childhood New Zealand.
Ord K., Mane J., Smorti S., Carroll-Lind J., Robinson L., Armstrong-Read A., … Julal J. (2013). Te whakapakari kaiārahi āhuatanga ako kōhungahunga: Developing pedagogical leadership in early childhood education. Wellington, NZ: New Zealand Childcare Association.
Ord K., Mane J., Smorti S., Carroll-Lind J., Robinson L., Armstrong-Read A., … Julal J. (2013). Te whakapakari kaiārahi āhuatanga ako kōhungahunga: Developing pedagogical leadership in early childhood education. Wellington, NZ: New Zealand Childcare Association.
Research and Grass roots
Research and Grass roots
Te Mauri o nga Awa - A research into the Hikurangi repo to understand the impacts and historical account of hapū.
Te Mauri o nga Awa - A research into the Hikurangi repo to understand the impacts and historical account of hapū.
A research project to investigate the impacts to hapū concerning the Hikurangi repo.
A research project to investigate the impacts to hapū concerning the Hikurangi repo.
Freshwater Research
Freshwater Research
Project Lead - Freshwater Monitoring Project (2025 -2026) Te Waiariki, Ngāti Kororā, Ngāti Takapari Hapu Iwi Trust, Hoe Taiao
Project Lead - Freshwater Monitoring Project (2025 -2026) Te Waiariki, Ngāti Kororā, Ngāti Takapari Hapu Iwi Trust, Hoe Taiao
The Project Lead for the Freshwater Monitoring Programme provides strategic oversight and coordination of monitoring activities across the awa and wider catchment. The role includes guiding the design and implementation of monitoring frameworks, supporting kaimahi undertaking fieldwork, and ensuring the collection and analysis of data aligns with both scientific methods and mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge systems). Through this work, the Project Lead helps strengthen hapū capacity to uphold kaitiakitanga (environmental guardianship) of freshwater systems, while providing reliable information that supports environmental management, restoration planning, and informed decision-making for the protection of the awa (river) and taiao (natural environment).
The Project Lead for the Freshwater Monitoring Programme provides strategic oversight and coordination of monitoring activities across the awa and wider catchment. The role includes guiding the design and implementation of monitoring frameworks, supporting kaimahi undertaking fieldwork, and ensuring the collection and analysis of data aligns with both scientific methods and mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge systems). Through this work, the Project Lead helps strengthen hapū capacity to uphold kaitiakitanga (environmental guardianship) of freshwater systems, while providing reliable information that supports environmental management, restoration planning, and informed decision-making for the protection of the awa (river) and taiao (natural environment).
Waitangi Tribunal Research
Waitangi Tribunal Research
2011 - 2013 Treaty of Waitangi Settlement Working Committee Te Orewai
2011 - 2013 Treaty of Waitangi Settlement Working Committee Te Orewai
2008 - 2014 Treaty of Waitangi WAI 1527 Whanau Claim - Researcher
2008 - 2014 Treaty of Waitangi WAI 1527 Whanau Claim - Researcher
Marine Restoration Research
Marine Restoration Research
Project Lead - Haukāinga Monitoring Project (2023) Kete Matauranga Trust
Project Lead - Haukāinga Monitoring Project (2023) Kete Matauranga Trust
In 2023, the project embarked on a monitoring journey that involved two sites within the Te Waiariki rohe moana. Monthly monitoring dives were conducted at each of the sites. During the monitoring dives Kai tirotiro surveyed the sties recording a series of tirotiro according to the tohu of the rangi, whenua and moana. The maramataka was utilised to assist in providing the optimal times for monitoring and to assist in triangulation of data. The tirotiro have provided in-depth understanding of the mahinga kai for each of the sites which in turn has provided a detailed summary of data that can feed into a data base to better inform and measure mahinga kai site. The data will also assist to clarify appropriate measures for restoration and provide a baseline understanding of our rohe moana to ensure sustainable fisheries inform the future use of our mahinga kai.
In 2023, the project embarked on a monitoring journey that involved two sites within the Te Waiariki rohe moana. Monthly monitoring dives were conducted at each of the sites. During the monitoring dives Kai tirotiro surveyed the sties recording a series of tirotiro according to the tohu of the rangi, whenua and moana. The maramataka was utilised to assist in providing the optimal times for monitoring and to assist in triangulation of data. The tirotiro have provided in-depth understanding of the mahinga kai for each of the sites which in turn has provided a detailed summary of data that can feed into a data base to better inform and measure mahinga kai site. The data will also assist to clarify appropriate measures for restoration and provide a baseline understanding of our rohe moana to ensure sustainable fisheries inform the future use of our mahinga kai.
Project Lead - Te Pupuhuka a Tai - Haukāinga Monitoring Project (2018 - 2025) Kete Matauranga Trust
Project Lead - Te Pupuhuka a Tai - Haukāinga Monitoring Project (2018 - 2025) Kete Matauranga Trust
Pupuhuka a Tai is a whanau centric restoration project located across 3 locations in Northland. An essential element of this project was the empowerment of whanau to be the key researchers of the Taiao in their haukāinga. The project began in 2018 and was guided by Matua Rereata Makiha and a small team of volunteers from their haukāinga. This project aimed to validate korero tuku iho (traditional knowledge sources), matauranga taiao (environmental knowledge) and traditional models of sustainable resource management in order to begin restoring the hauora of the moana and taiao. The Pupuhuka a Tai kai tirotiro have been able to make significant steps in their understanding and learning regarding the takeke species, and the life cycle of this species, particularly with regard to the utilisation of DNA sampling and using this information to understand the associated whakapapa of complex ecosystems and how these interact together to maintain balance and survival of one another. We are also gaining a deeper understanding of the life cycle of the takeke as a species and its habitat. The information gleaned from the rangahau is contributing to a range of discussions extending to whanau, haukāinga, communities and agencies concerning Rahul practise and the management of the takeke and the manner in which decisions are being formulated in relation to legislation and bait fish and the ongoing fisheries management discussions and decision-making for taking of these species.
Pupuhuka a Tai is a whanau centric restoration project located across 3 locations in Northland. An essential element of this project was the empowerment of whanau to be the key researchers of the Taiao in their haukāinga. The project began in 2018 and was guided by Matua Rereata Makiha and a small team of volunteers from their haukāinga. This project aimed to validate korero tuku iho (traditional knowledge sources), matauranga taiao (environmental knowledge) and traditional models of sustainable resource management in order to begin restoring the hauora of the moana and taiao. The Pupuhuka a Tai kai tirotiro have been able to make significant steps in their understanding and learning regarding the takeke species, and the life cycle of this species, particularly with regard to the utilisation of DNA sampling and using this information to understand the associated whakapapa of complex ecosystems and how these interact together to maintain balance and survival of one another. We are also gaining a deeper understanding of the life cycle of the takeke as a species and its habitat. The information gleaned from the rangahau is contributing to a range of discussions extending to whanau, haukāinga, communities and agencies concerning Rahul practise and the management of the takeke and the manner in which decisions are being formulated in relation to legislation and bait fish and the ongoing fisheries management discussions and decision-making for taking of these species.
Whanau Based Research
Whanau Based Research
2006 - He Taonga ou Tupuna - A Treasure of your ancestors
2006 - He Taonga ou Tupuna - A Treasure of your ancestors
A publication to present the whakapapa and history of the Ngāti Teara hapū. In particular this book provides a written history of the decendants of Te Ara Paraone Kawiti who married Hana Waa Hoterene. A video was developed regarding the hikoi that the whanau undertook to trace the footsteps of their tupuna Ngāti Te Ara Paronae Kawiti to where he lived at the Totara in Te Wao ku o Ngāthine. This publication was funded by Te Taura Whiri i te reo and was undertaken as a legacy project that will be used for both current and future generations to come.
A publication to present the whakapapa and history of the Ngāti Teara hapū. In particular this book provides a written history of the decendants of Te Ara Paraone Kawiti who married Hana Waa Hoterene. A video was developed regarding the hikoi that the whanau undertook to trace the footsteps of their tupuna Ngāti Te Ara Paronae Kawiti to where he lived at the Totara in Te Wao ku o Ngāthine. This publication was funded by Te Taura Whiri i te reo and was undertaken as a legacy project that will be used for both current and future generations to come.
2022 - He Uri o Ataiti Te Rehu Hoterene - Ko te Namatahi te kaitiaki
2022 - He Uri o Ataiti Te Rehu Hoterene - Ko te Namatahi te kaitiaki
A whanau publication that was designed to support a whanau wananga held in September 2022 at Tau Henare Marae - Pipiwai. The fourty page publication was designed as a resource for the whanau to learn and understand their whakapapa to Te Orewai. The book discusses the Pepeha of Te Orewai, Ngā korero tawhito o Pipiwai, whakapapa o nga rangatira and a narrative of Ataiti Te Rehu Hoterene being my grandmother. The publication is written in a very simple format and it will be used to teach and inform our current and future generations to come.
A whanau publication that was designed to support a whanau wananga held in September 2022 at Tau Henare Marae - Pipiwai. The fourty page publication was designed as a resource for the whanau to learn and understand their whakapapa to Te Orewai. The book discusses the Pepeha of Te Orewai, Ngā korero tawhito o Pipiwai, whakapapa o nga rangatira and a narrative of Ataiti Te Rehu Hoterene being my grandmother. The publication is written in a very simple format and it will be used to teach and inform our current and future generations to come.
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