Ko Tainui te waka
Ko Tararua te maunga
Ko Ōhau te awa
Ko Tukorehe te hapū
Ko Ngāti Tukorehe te iwi
Ko Trent Dallas tōku ingoa.
As I reflect on completing my Master of Philosophy in Health at AUT, I’m reminded of the support over this journey. The most significant being Whakauae Research Services, whose support and tautoko through the Master’s Scholarship will have a long-lasting impact.
I’m especially grateful to Tanya Allport, who provided dedicated supervision during my Master’s journey and offered me the opportunity to contribute to phases of the Tō mātou kāinga, tō mātou ūkaipō project. This came at a pivotal moment in both my academic and personal development, giving me the space to pursue my own research while also broadening my thinking and approach to kaupapa Māori research and analysis.
The Tō mātou kāinga, tō mātou ūkaipō project aligned strongly with my own studies relating to Māori wellbeing and the role culture plays in our communities. These experiences sharpened both my academic and cultural lens and helped shape my vision for the kind of research I hope to continue doing.
The support from Whakauae really eased the burden that so often weighs on adult postgraduate students, especially in today’s economic climate. Because of that support, I was able to focus fully on my studies and research.
Being part of Whakauae whānau was also a great learning environment and networking opportunity as I was able to connect with researchers and kaupapa both in Tāmaki Makaurau and across Aotearoa. A highlight was visiting the team in Whanganui for two full-team research hui – a visit that reinforced the value of iwi led research and its impact.
Ngā mihi nunui ki a koutou,
Trent Dallas
Trent was awarded our Whakauae scholarship in April 2023 and completed his master’s studies on a part-time basis. He is currently working at Waipapa Taumata Rau, The University of Auckland developing and delivering their Māori graduate programme.
Ko Tainui te waka
Ko Tararua te maunga
Ko Ōhau te awa
Ko Tukorehe te hapū
Ko Ngāti Tukorehe te iwi
Ko Trent Dallas tōku ingoa.
As I reflect on completing my Master of Philosophy in Health at AUT, I’m reminded of the support over this journey. The most significant being Whakauae Research Services, whose support and tautoko through the Master’s Scholarship will have a long-lasting impact.
I’m especially grateful to Tanya Allport, who provided dedicated supervision during my Master’s journey and offered me the opportunity to contribute to phases of the Tō mātou kāinga, tō mātou ūkaipō project. This came at a pivotal moment in both my academic and personal development, giving me the space to pursue my own research while also broadening my thinking and approach to kaupapa Māori research and analysis.
The Tō mātou kāinga, tō mātou ūkaipō project aligned strongly with my own studies relating to Māori wellbeing and the role culture plays in our communities. These experiences sharpened both my academic and cultural lens and helped shape my vision for the kind of research I hope to continue doing.
The support from Whakauae really eased the burden that so often weighs on adult postgraduate students, especially in today’s economic climate. Because of that support, I was able to focus fully on my studies and research.
Being part of Whakauae whānau was also a great learning environment and networking opportunity as I was able to connect with researchers and kaupapa both in Tāmaki Makaurau and across Aotearoa. A highlight was visiting the team in Whanganui for two full-team research hui – a visit that reinforced the value of iwi led research and its impact.
Ngā mihi nunui ki a koutou,
Trent Dallas
Trent was awarded our Whakauae scholarship in April 2023 and completed his master’s studies on a part-time basis. He is currently working at Waipapa Taumata Rau, The University of Auckland developing and delivering their Māori graduate programme.
