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.
35. Amani Tilialo & Mia Tamahori - He Kōnae Ipurangi Tuku Iho
The beginning of a new chapter! The Māori in Engineering podcast is now in the hands of Mia Tamahori and Amani Tilialo. In this episode, Alyce interviews them about who they are and their goals for the podcast kaupapa. Mia Tamahori (Ngāti Porou) and Amani Tilialo (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine) are currently studying Engineering at Waipapa Taumata Rau, the University of Auckland. Mia is a fourth year student studying a conjoint in Civil Engineering and Māori Studies, and is passionate about incorporating Te Ao Māori into engineering practice. Amani is a second year student studying Computer Systems Engineering, interested in expanding his perspectives on the engineering industry. Alyce started this podcast back in 2021 while she was studying engineering, so it is only fitting to pass it on to this awesome duo who are now, like she was, navigating study while being curious about learning about those in the engineering world. Their vision for this podcast is to continue to uphold its mana, empowering tauira Māori to exceed expectations, and consider engineering as a pathway forward.
18 Dec 2025
5. He Kura Nā Rātā, He Kura Pūkaha - Future of Māori in Engineering
The final episode of the Māori in Engineering podcast series, reflecting on He Kura Nā Rātā, He Kura Pūkaha is now live!
Episode 5: Amani Tilialo, Lupesina Koro, Ariana George and I have a kōrero on their reflections of the wānanga, serving as kaitūao, and their vision of what the future of engineering industry could look like as they walk with it. Tēnā rawa atu ki a rātou.
Ariana, Amani, and Lupesina are all connected with SPIES at Taumata Waipapa Rau. The mahi SPIES does unmatched - read about it here (https://www.spiesuoa.co.nz)
17 Dec 2025
4. He Kura Nā Rātā, He Kura Pūkaha - Tangata Tiriti
He waka kōtuia kāhore e tukutukua ngā mimira. A canoe that is interlaced, will never become loosened. In unity there is strength.
Episode 4: Craig Watson, Sarah Witts and I have a kōrero on their reflections of attending the wānanga as tangata tiriti, and what ‘getting serious about being tangata tiriti’ actually looks like. Ngā mihi ki a rāua.
Hei āpōpō for the final episode of this series sharing reflections, Episode 5!
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