He kaupapa rangahau Māori

He Toa Taumatarau

Our research title – whakataukī – honours the service and sacrifice of life, in pursuit of peace, by New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Veterans.

We define Veterans as all those who have served in the military.

Mere Pounamu - The guardian of Rongomaraeroa, the place of dialogue and peace.

Holds the life force, vital essence, and energy that is within all things including our kaupapa rangahau, knitting and bonding them, and us, together

He tākoha ki te kaupapa nā Caine Tauwhare