Māori-led research supporting thriving whānau and communities. Working alongside whānau, hapū and iwi to support meaningful, community-led outcomes. Explore our work People. Research. Kaupapa.
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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Our People

A collective of researchers, practitioners and leaders working alongside whānau, hapū and iwi.

Our team brings together diverse expertise across research, community development and Māori-led innovation. We work collaboratively to support outcomes that are grounded in the aspirations of the communities we serve.

Our Research

Projects and insights that support Māori-led development and long-term wellbeing.

We deliver research that informs real-world change, from housing and urban development to community wellbeing and systems transformation. Our work supports decision-making that is grounded in the aspirations of whānau, hapū and iwi.

Two people working together in a river collecting samples.

Our Kaupapa

Grounded in mātauranga Māori and guided by the aspirations of whānau, hapū and iwi.

Our kaupapa shapes how we work, who we work with, and the outcomes we seek. We prioritise relationships, reciprocity and collective wellbeing, ensuring our approach reflects the values and aspirations of the communities we support.

Our Partners

Pūrangakura works alongside a diverse network of partners across community, health and government sectors in Aotearoa and internationally.

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