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

Our People

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 Research

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

Two people working together in a river collecting samples.

Our Kaupapa

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

Our Funders

Pūrangakura works alongside a wide network of local, national, and international organisations across community health and government research. 

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