Matariki Symposium

The Matariki research symposium highlights the current research in and around the indigenous science space at Victoria, Waikato and the University of Hawai’i. Researchers will present on a variety of topics from Māori astronomy to Moa Bone hunting to magnetic field measurements in hangi stones. Keynote speakers Dr Kaliko Baker and Assistant Professor Tammy Baker will talk on cultural practices of Makahiki-Matariki and about the island restoration project on Kaho’olawe.
This symposium is organised by Te Kawa a Māui and The School of Chemical and Physical Sciences at Victoria University in collaboration with Te Mauria Whiritoi project, Waikato University and the Society for Māori Astronomy Research and Traditions (SMART).