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Member Spotlight: Chelsea Cunningham
Chelsea is the Design, Innovation and Research Lead at Toi Tangata and champions kaupapa Māori approaches to rangahau, kori, tākaro and kai Māori. She is also a PhD candidate within Māori physical education and health.
Pūtahi Manawa Inaugural Summer Research Awards Celebrate Māori and Pacific Excellence
Pūtahi Manawa celebrated its first Summer Research Awards, honouring Māori and Pacific students for outstanding research in heart health, equity, and community wellbeing. A proud milestone recognising emerging talent.
Strengthening the Heart of Our Communities
Māori and Pacific students in Kura Raumati and Fatu Malosi lead identity‑driven heart health research, strengthening equity, celebrating cultural values, and empowering communities through innovative summer projects across Aotearoa.
Pūtahi Manawa at Waitangi Day: Togetherness, Alignment, and Purpose
Pūtahi Manawa’s presence at Waitangi in 2026 highlighted its commitment to heart health equity & Te Tiriti o Waitangi by engaging with communities, representing Māori & Pacific in research, & strengthening relationships for long‑term wellbeing in Aotearoa.
Positioning CoREs for the Future: Key Insights from Our Discussion with Minister Reti
Pūtahi Manawa and fellow CoREs met with Minister Shane Reti to discuss upcoming reforms to Aotearoa New Zealand’s research system, highlighting opportunities for greater alignment, impact, and collaboration as the national review progresses.
Member Spotlight: Dr Shahab Kazemi
Dr Shahab Kazemi (University of Auckland) is a biomedical engineering researcher dedicated to advancing heart health equity through innovative ECG diagnostics and community‑centred research with Pūtahi Manawa.