Dr Jordan Waiti

Jordan started as a lecturer within Te Hautaki Waiora Faculty of Health, Sport and Human Performance at the University of Waikato in early 2018. Previously, he was a Māori Health Consultant based out of Whaingaroa/Raglan.

He completed his PhD at Massey University, which focussed on Māori notions of ‘Resilience’ and how they are utilised by whānau who had experienced adversity. He has Honours and Masters degrees from Otago University, with research expertise that is broadly based in the area of Māori Health. He has also been a volunteer facilitator for the Te Taitimu Youth Trust in Hawkes Bay.

Ngāti Pikiao Te Rarawa Ngaati Maahanga Ngāti Haupoto
Lecturer
Te Hautaki Waiora Faculty of Health, Sport and Human Performance
University of Waikato

Related Projects

Kia Tō Kia Tipu - Seeding Excellence

Project commenced:

Wai-Tai, Wai-Rua: A mātauranga Māori approach to Heke Ngaru

How can a mātauranga Māori based Heke Ngaru contribute to flourishing whānau?

Māori continue to experience health inequalities in terms of the social determinants of health. Indeed, rangatahi Māori are a demographic who face significant challenges in life compared to non-Māori. However, the evidence suggests that a strong Māori cultural sense of self/identity and connectedness to Te Ao Māori can buffer Māori against the stressors of life. In this regard, this project will connect rangatahi to their Māori cultural sense of self as a pathway to flourishing.

Kia Ārohi Kia Mārama - Scoping Excellence

Project commenced:

Te Mātauranga Wakatere Waka

What is the reo of traditional navigation?

How, why, when and where were these navigational aids used in Māori navigation?

What are the perspectives of contemporary tohunga whakatere waka on Māori navigation aids today?

Which stars and why do contemporary tohunga whakatere waka use in Māori navigation?

In the past 40yrs, a regeneration of traditional navigation knowledge has occurred across Polynesia. However, a paucity of Māori navigation research is extremely prevalent.