Dr Maia Hetaraka

Ngāti Wai,
Ngāi Tahu, Ngā Puhi

Maia is interested in Māori and Indigenous knowledges and approaches that contribute to justice in education practice, pedagogy and policies. Her particular interests are in understanding ways that Māori and Indigenous knowledges can impact on, and provide solutions to contemporary social, educational and political issues. Maia has expertise in matauranga Māori and in the historical realities that continue to impact socio-political and
socio-ecological spaces. She has a primary school teaching background, which influences her interest in positive teaching practices and uncovering access to success for akonga. Maia has three daughters and two mokopuna. She is currently a lecturer and Director for the Faculty of Education and Social Work at Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland, Te Papa Ako o te Tai Tokerau, Tai Tokerau Campus.