Pūrangakura is a independent kaupapa Māori research
and development centre based in Tāmaki Makaurau
Explore our work People. Research. Kaupapa.

We utilise kaupapa Māori research to weave people, knowledge and kaupapa together to support flourishing whānau Māori, marae, hapū, iwi and communities.

Generation Kāinga Symposium

Whakarauoratia te Ūkaipō: Our be-loved places of belonging

The Gen K symposium shares the findings of a four-year research study about rangatahi Māori feelings about home, experiences of housing and aspirations for kāinga

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Two people working together in a river collecting samples.

About Pūrangakura

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

Our Projects

Our work brings together people, research and kaupapa, supporting development that enhances how we want to live as tangata whenua.

Gen K Research team presenting at LOWITJA conference 2025.

Meet Our Team

Our team is made up of leading experts in diverse fields, who work with whānau, iwi, hapū, marae and communities to develop positive, innovative solutions.

Our Partners

Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment

Building Research Association of New Zealand

Teaching & Learning Research Initiative

Health Research Council of New Zealand

Royal Society of New Zealand | Marsden Fund