<p>T&#275;n&#257; koutou katoa</p>

<p>Ko Mauao te maunga</p>

<p>Ko Tauranga te moana</p>

<p>Ko M&#257;taatua te waka</p>

<p>Ko Ng&#257;iterangi, Waikato Tainui me Ng&#257;i Tahu ng&#257; iwi</p>

<p>Ko Ng&#257;i Tuwhiwhia me Ng&#257;ti Tapu ng&#257; hap&#363;</p>

<p>Ko Saffron Stanley t&#333;ku ingoa</p>

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<p>I am in my final year at Waipapa Taumata Rau, studying for a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminology. I&#39;ve always known that my call to action was to play a part in addressing inequities faced by M&#257;ori. I was specifically drawn to research after having the privilege of working on a research project through the university this summer, which opened my eyes to the potential within the research realm to offer meaningful contributions and spark changes to areas in desperate need of insight and reform for M&#257;ori, by M&#257;ori.</p>

<p>To me, a flourishing 2050 for M&#257;ori is underscored by the overall aspiration of mana motuhake, where our aspirations, needs, culture, and wh&#257;nau networks are nurtured and met through M&#257;ori-led kaupapa. I envision a future where we are protected, heard, and empowered in all areas. I hope to contribute to such aspirations by working on M&#257;ori-led research, and I am humbled and excited to be a part of this project with Whakauae.</p>
