New Publication Explores Rangatahi Māori Economic Well-being and Kāinga

A new article published in the Settler Colonial Studies journal, brings together the mahi of Pūrangakura researchers Jacqueline Paul, Navana Matthews and Maui Brennan, alongside Generation Kāinga co-Principal Investigator Prof. Jenny Lee-Morgan, Prof. Ella Henry (AUT) and Prof. John Reid (University of Canterbury). 

The paper, “Rangatahi Māori economic wellbeing and kāinga: a review” examines literature centered on rangatahi Māori economic well-being and housing from a te ao Māori perspective. It highlights the cultural significance of kāinga as more than physical dwellings, the need for financial literacy, and the importance of centring rangatahi Māori as leaders in building resilient, regenerative kāinga. 

This work forms part of the Generation Kāinga research project led by Pūrangkakura Research Centre and hosted by Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.

The article is available via Settler Colonial Studies at doi.org/10.1080/2201473X.2026.2632996 (subscription required).