Stacey Niao

2017 recipient of the Sir Hugh Kawharu Masters Scholarship for Innovation in Science, MSc (Wintec).

The Foundation has been proud to support outstanding Māori science scholars since the inception of the Scholarship in 2012 for the 2013 academic year. Past scholarship recipients have won numerous academic awards amongst them, including several PhD scholarships:

  • Naomi White (Ngāti Te Ata), PGDip Clinical Psychology, Victoria University (2013)

  • Kate Mauriohooho (Waikato, Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Tūwharetoa), MSc, Waikato University (2014)

  • Tara McAllister (Te Aitanga-ā-Māhaki), MSc, Canterbury University (2015)

  • Hanareia Ehau-Taumaunu (Ngati Uepōhatu, Ngāti Porou, Te Whanau-a-Apanui, Te Atiawa), MSc, Auckland University (2016)

  • Stacey Niao (Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa), MSc, Wintec (2017)

  • Riki Parata (Ngai Tahu, Te Atiawa ki Whakarongotai, Ngāti Ruanui, Ngāti Toarangatira), MenvSci, Waikato University (2018)

  • Arna Whaanga (Rongomaiwahine, Ngāi Tāmanuhiri, Rakaipaaka), MMst, Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi (2019)

  • Shannon Bentley (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Waipara, Mureti), MSc, Victoria University (2020)

  • Sarah Davis (Ngāti Hine, Ngāpuhi), MSc, Auckland University (2021)

Successful candidate 2017

Stacey Niao

Image courtesy of Julie Maree Photography

In 2022 I am playing Volleyball for Shirley Volleyball Club in Christchurch, played for the Canterbury Women's team and have been training in the NZ Senior Women's team!

I am also working at the University of Canterbury as the sport team leader:

Also, playing rugby for Canterbury in their women's FPC Competition. It's pretty wicked this year as all games are being aired on Sky Sport!

I have also just recently started coaching the TKKM o Te Whānau Tahi Senior boys Poirewa team which is pretty cool as it's taken a while for the kura to have enough tama to have a team!