In this beautiful and transformative book, 24 M¿ori academics share their personal journeys, revealing what being M¿ori has meant for them in their work. Their perspectives provide insight for all New Zealanders into how m¿tauranga is positively influencing the Western-dominated disciplines of knowledge in the research sector. It is a shameful fact, says co-editor Jacinta Ruru in her introduction to Nga Kete M¿tauranga, that in 2020, only about 5 percent of academic staff at universities in Aotearoa New Zealand are M¿ori. Tertiary institutions have for the most part been hostile places for Indigenous students and staff, and this book is an important call for action. `It is well past time that our country seriously commits to decolonising the tertiary workforce, curriculum and research agenda,' writes Professor Ruru.Edited ByJacinta Ruru & Linda Waimare NikoaThis audiobook is narrated by the authors,Author List. Jacinta Ruru Meihana Durie Wendy Larner Marama Muru-Lanning Tahu Kukutai Shaun Ogilvie Shaun Awatere Joanna Kidman Alice Te Punga Somerville Jani Wilson Naomi Simmonds Dan Hikuroa Nèpia Mahuika Marami Stephens Chellia Spiller Rangi Matàmua Morehu McDonald Suzanne Pitama Krushil Watene Ocean Ripeka Anne - Marie Jackson Maria Bargh Jane Kitson Sacha McMeeking Linda Waimarie Nikora Linda Tuhiwai Smith