In this beautiful and transformative book, 24 Māori academics share their personal journeys, revealing what being Māori has meant for them in their work. Their perspectives provide insight for all New Zealanders into how mātauranga is positively influencing the Western-dominated disciplines of knowledge in the research sector. It is a shameful fact, says co-editor Jacinta Ruru in her introduction to Nga Kete Mātauranga, that in 2020, only about five percent of academic staff at universities in Aotearoa New Zealand are Māori. Tertiary institutions have for the most part been hostile places for Indigenous students and staff, and this book is an important call for action.

"It is well past time that our country seriously commits to decolonising the tertiary workforce, curriculum and research agenda," writes Professor Ruru.

Edited by Jacinta Ruru and Linda Waimare Nikoa

This audiobook is narrated by the authors.

Author List:

Jacinta Ruru

Meihana Durie

Wendy Larner

Marama Muru-Lanning

Tahu Kukutai

Shaun Ogilvie

Shaun Awatere

Joanna Kidman

Alice Te Punga Somerville

Jani Wilson

Naomi Simmonds

Dan Hikuroa

Nèpia Mahuika

Marami Stephens

Chellia Spiller

Rangi Matàmua

Morehu McDonald

Suzanne Pitama

Krushil Watene

Ocean Ripeka

Anne-Marie Jackson

Maria Bargh

Jane Kitson

Sacha McMeeking

Linda Waimarie Nikora

Linda Tuhiwai Smith