Behind Our Framework

At the heart of our research lies a framework grounded in both scientific and Indigenous ways of knowing. Our work is shaped by a symbolic whare, a space that connects our people, knowledge systems, and environment.

Three pou uphold this whare, each representing a major research focus:

  • Pou Titirangi – Guiding us toward bioprotection futures
  • Pou Tokomanawa – Driving innovation in biocontrol tools
  • Pou Nuku-a-Rangi – Understanding resilience across landscapes

A fourth pou, Recloaking Papatūānuku, forms our foundation. It strengthens our outreach and engagement, weaving a relational space to bridge knowledge gaps and support community-led outcomes.

Together, these pou guide our research to protect Aotearoa’s environments and support thriving futures.

Pou 1

Pou Titirangi

Piercer of the heavens

Exploring systems-based, Indigenous, and community-led approaches that shape our bioprotection futures and ecosystem resilience.

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Pou 2

Pou Tokomanawa

The heartbeat of the whare

Developing future biocontrol tools through genomic and microbial research.

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Pou 3

Pou Nuku-a-Rangi

Understanding resilience across landscapes

Exploring systems-based, Indigenous, and community-led approaches that shape our bioprotection futures and ecosystem resilience.

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Pou 4

Recloaking Papatūānuku

Connecting knowledge systems through community partnerships, outreach, and education.

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