People. Research. Kaupapa. Pūrangakura is an independant kaupapa Maori research centre based in Tāmaki Makaurau Find out more
Our name literally means a source that weaves together those things that are most precious to us, and can be broadly translated as the ‘Precious Woven Centre’ (Aperahama, 2022).

About Pūrangakura

Our work seeks to be transformative for our communities, who we believe, will always lead the most meaningful change


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Our Projects

Our work focuses on providing research and supporting development that enhances who we are and how we want to live as Tangata Whenua.

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Meet Our Team

Each person is a leader in their respective professions and are well regarded in te ao Māori with whānau, hapū, marae, iwi and communities.


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