Maria Ngawati (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Porou) is a Māmā, CEO of Indigishare, Te Taumata Wāhine in Tech 2024 trade delegate, and PhD candidate researching ways for indigenous support and advancement - and, so much more.
 
In this episode, she talks on the variety of mahi she’s involved in, brings the perspective of a Māmā to an engineering student going through university with his reo rangatira, and her experiences navigating and influencing systems for Māori to realise their magic.  Enjoy e te whānau.
 
This episode was made possible by funding support from Te Ao Rangahau | Engineering New Zealand Grant Foundation 2023 Programme. The audio was edited by the awesome Jordan Greville from NZ Audio Editors. E mihi atu ana au ki a rātou.
 
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33. Byron Konia - Dual role of Senior Mechanical Engineer & Māori Advisor

Nau mai, hoki mai ki te kōnae ipurangi ā Māori In Engineering. In an industry underrepresented by Māori, this is a space for inspiration, learning, and tautoko. An accessible interview series showcasing Māori who elevate the engineering world.

The recent 5-part mini series podcast focuses on reflections from He Kura Nā Rātā, He Kura Pūkaha held 2025.

Hosted by Alyce Lysaght (Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui, Pākehā). This podcast received funding from Te Ao Rangahau | Engineering New Zealand Foundation 2023 Grant Programme. E mihi ana ki a rātou.