Dr Meri Haami Senior Researcher Te Āti Haunui-a-Pāpārangi Ngāti Rangi Ngā Rauru Kītahi Ngāti Tūwharetoa South East Asian Bachelor of Music in Contemporary Voice, University of Otago Bachelor of Music with Honours in Contemporary Voice and Music Research, University of Otago Master of Music in Musicology, Victoria University of Wellington Doctor of Philosophy in Music, Victoria University of Wellington Meri joined Te Atawhai o Te Ao in 2018 and her professional background is in Kaupapa Māori methodologies, ecomusicology, and music. Through her role as a Senior Researcher, Meri provides support for the projects. Meri is passionate about Kaupapa Māori research, engaging with the community in the research, and actively seeking to improve the health and well-being of the Whanganui River and iwi.