Policy Analyst, Indigenous Knowledge
Marcus (He/him) has a Bachelor of Science Majoring in Biological sciences and Philosophy from the University of Canterbury, a Post-graduate Diploma in Applied Science from Lincoln University, and is currently working on his Thesis at the University of Canterbury in seed banking methods and cultural protocols for seed banking.
Marcus-Rongowhitiao has a keen interest in using both traditional scientific practices, as well as mātauranga Māori research practices. He has experience working alongside Kaumātua across the country as well as researchers across New Zealand Universities and Research agencies in the biosecurity, language and wider science space.
NZ’s government plans to lift a ban on gene tech outside the lab – here’s what people think
Sep 25, 2024 12:36 pm UTC| Politics
The governments recently announced plan to end New Zealands effective ban on the use of gene technologies outside the laboratory has reignited debate about this historically contested topic. While the government aims to...