Ngamaru Raerino

Biography

Ngamaru is from Te Teko in the Bay of Plenty and a representative on the Tribal Council of Ngati Awa. Ngamaru has a broad and diverse background, reflected in his experience in the media which includes radio, television as well as production and publishing. He also has qualifications and experience in the social services. He is well known for his expertise in Maori knowledge, including translation - and is often called upon as an expert consultant in these matters in a wide range of fields.

Ngamaru is Chairman of Mataatua marae in Mangere. He is also a member of Auckland University's, International Institute of Indigenous and M?ori research.

Ngamaru is particularly interested in developing the notion of Maori Epistemology. The discourse revolves around developing a consummate definition of Matauranga Maori, Maori knowledge and Maori epistemology. Most of his work has been grounded in the promotion of Te Reo Maori (Maori language), its reclamation, revitalisation and transmission, and also the study of Mohiotanga (Maori knowledge).

In his MA thesis the concept of M?ori Epistemology is developed through an analysis of M?ori oral traditions. This provides a specific and pragmatic focus to explore the notion of epistemology in a M?ori context. This process exposes cultural elements, which shape the way many M?ori today relate to their environment and determines the thinking, which underpins Maori inter-relationships, within contemporary contexts.

Ngamaru has been involved in the Media industry for many years as a musician, composer, radio station manager, actor, presenter, storyliner, writer, Maori language and cultural consultant, and advisor for many productions in New Zealand.

He is a company director of Maori production company, 4 Winds Films, whose productions include the acclaimed supernatural television series Mataku.

As Shortland Street's Kaumatua and Maori Advisor, he is a wonderful giver of knowledge. Ngamaru opens up a whole conversation around protocol and ways of doing things.

Ngamaru is available as a Maori adviser for events and to speak on Maori affairs at functions.

Topics

• Business strategies and tactics 
• Protocol and ways of doing things
   

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