A/Prof Karyn Paringatai University of Otago Dunedin, New Zealand
Karyn Paringatai (Ngāti Porou) is an Associate Professor in Te Tumu – School of Māori, Pacific & Indigenous Studies at the University of Otago where she has been teaching for over 20 years primarily in the areas of te reo Māori (Māori language), Māori performing arts and Māori cultural knowledge. Her research expertise is in the broad field of Māori Studies, and is interdisciplinary focusing specifically on: Māori teaching methodologies; sociological issues surrounding Māori urbanisation and Māori identity development and maintenance; Māori performing arts; and Māori health.