Knowledge Hub
The purpose of this project is to establish a knowledge hub with strong links to biomedical research teams to increase health education and awareness through research.
The purpose of this project is to establish a knowledge hub with strong links to biomedical research teams to increase health education and awareness through research. To build capability and capacity in biomedical research. Bring together partners, collaborators and local stakeholders to facilitate a central approach. Conducting community-based health research in a way that is supported and directed by local tikanga and matauranga.
Knowledge Symposium 2024
In June, we hosted our Knowledge Symposium in Kaitaia. We invited over 40 scientists & researchers from across Aotearoa who stayed at Waimanoni Marae. There were a range of different sessions for the community including Rangatahi workshops attended by over 90 students from schools across Te Hiku o Te Ika. We held our community speaker presentations with specialists in their fields such as Eru Kapa-Kingi. We finished the evening with our keynote speakers Huti Watson, Peter Lucas & Phill Wilcox.
It was an awesome opportunity for the transfer of knowledge between science & research and the community.
Rangatahi internships
We aim to offer Rangatahi internships for Rangatahi Māori who are interested in pathways in health & science. Our internships aim to provide an introduction & hands on experience in research & science with the range of programmes & projects we have going on here at The Moko Foundation.
Keep an eye out for us advertising any future job & internship opportunities.
Lennox Ashby was one of our Rangatahi Interns in 2024.
My primary role was to assist with delivering our Nōna Te Ao school programs. However, I also had the opportunity to contribute to a variety of kaupapa within the foundation. With my background in Bio-medical science, I was able to offer valuable insights for our health science Education programme with the privilege of facilitating 300 students around Te Hiku. This experience allowed me to develop and refine my skills in areas such as health education, community projects, social media marketing, and scientific research. Overall, this internship provided me with professional skills that are relevant to the field and solidified my dedication to a career in health science and Mātauranga Māori.
Allegra Austen-Reid was one of our Rangatahi Interns in 2024.
I’ve been a rangatahi intern at The Moko Foundation since November 2023. Through my internship, I have gained professional skills, affective team communication, and overall great professional development. My internship at The Moko Foundation was an enriching experience where I got to engage in community outreach, event planning, and administrative support. I worked closely with a
team to organise events, like the Knowledge Symposium, and helped develop programs aimed at empowering local youth, such as He Taura. It was a great opportunity to build skills, gain industry exposure, and contribute to meaningful projects that positively impacted the community.
Research collaboration
Here at The Moko Foundation we develop partnerships with researchers in order to engage the community in relevant research projects
