11 Nov 2024

Whakataukī of the Week with Dr Reuben Collier

From Nights, 9:15 pm on 11 November 2024

Every Monday on here Nights, a guest shares a whakataukī - a Māori proverb - that's meaningful to them, to set the tone for the week

Tonight, we are joined by Dr Reuben Collier from Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.

He's also an acclaimed television director and producer, has a PhD in Indigenous Studies and is the lead researcher on a project exploring the nuances of Māori dialects with a particular emphasis on the Tūhoe dialect.

The project also just received a grant of $360,000 from the 2024 Marsden Awards.

Dr Reuben Collier has been awarded a $360,00 grant from the Marsden Fund to help with his research project exploring the unique nuances of Māori dialects. Photo: Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi