People. Research. Kaupapa. Pūrangakura works alongside whānau, iwi, hapū and marae to co-create kaupapa Māori research and deliver solutions that strengthen tangata whenua and contribute to a thriving Aotearoa. Explore our work
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

Pūrangakura works alongside a wide network of local, national, and international organisations across community health and government research. These partnerships include both Indigenous and non-Indigenous entities. Our current active research partners include: