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A highlight of the annual Hui Hihiri in early 2025 was the launch of Ngā Tohu Kanapu – the first-time Kanapu awards. This occasion formally recognised four champions working within the sector whose work directly impacts and benefits their communities across the rangahau, research, science, innovation and technology sector. Each person received an award representing one of the four pou of Kanapu.


Pictured from left to right: Vanessa Clark on behalf of Anne-Marie Jackson, Kaye-Maree Dunn, Jacqui Forbes and Peter-Lucas Jones Each person received an award representing one of the four pou of Kanapu. Tohu created by Tukaroto Mahuta.

Hikohiko te Uira – Connection

Kaye-Maree Dunn (Te Rarawa, Ngāpuhi, Ngāi Te Rangikoianaake,
Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Mahanga, Ngāi Tāmanuhiri)

Strengthening connections between Māori researchers, scientists, innovators, knowledge holders and hapori.

Papā te Whatitiri – Retention

Jacqui Forbes (Ngāruahinerangi, Ngāti Tama)

Supporting Māori researchers, scientists, innovators and knowledge holders to thrive as Māori by providing opportunities to access the right resources at the right time.

I Kanapu ki te Rangi – Acceleration

Anne-Marie Jackson (Ngāti Whātua, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kahu o Whangaroa, Ngāti Wai)

Supporting Māori to lead on their own terms within and across rangahau, research, science, innovation and technology.

Haruru ana te Ao – Reverberation

Peter-Lucas Jones (Te Aupōuri, Ngāi Takoto, Te Rārawa, Ngāti Kahu)

Developing and accelerating Māori by building capability to empower Māori people, knowledge and resources.

Hikohiko te Uira – Connection:
Kaye-Maree Dunn

Te Rarawa, Ngāpuhi, Ngāi Te Rangikoianaake, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Mahanga, Ngāi Tāmanuhiri

Strengthening connections between Māori researchers, scientists, innovators, knowledge holders and hapori.

Papā te Whatitiri – Retention:
Jacqui Forbes

Ngāruahinerangi, Ngāti Tama

Supporting Māori researchers, scientists, innovators and knowledge holders to thrive as Māori by providing opportunities to access the right resources at the right time.

I Kanapu ki te Rangi – Acceleration:
Anne-Marie Jackson

Ngāti Whātua, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kahu o Whangaroa, Ngāti Wai

Supporting Māori to lead on their own terms within and across rangahau, research, science, innovation and technology.

Hikohiko te Uira – Connection:
Kaye-Maree Dunn

Te Aupōuri, Ngāi Takoto, Te Rārawa, Ngāti Kahu

Developing and accelerating Māori by building capability to empower Māori people, knowledge and resources.