Ron Bull

Ron’s whanau have a whakapapa that links into the titi (muttonbird) harvesting traditions from off the South coast of Rakiura, Stewart Island.

For two month each year the whanau would leave "civilisation" and live in and with the island. He learnt the practices of living with the whenua off his Poua (grandfather) and other extended whanau members.  He is involved in the Kaihaukai art project which looks at the narrative of food and place and how that shapes identity and practice.  

He has spent 20 years in the tertiary education sector involved in education delivery and curriculum development. His major focus was on Southern Maori interaction with Te Tiriti and in particular how we can use our histories to understand and construct "biculturalism" in the contemporary New Zealand context.

Ron is a passionate storyteller, basing his narrative on his own whakapapa, creation stories and lived experiences and how these can help us make sense of who we are as New Zealanders.

Ron will be involved in different events throughout the entire Summit. He will be attending the Opening Ceremony, presenting as co-panelist at Mata-Au, the Mighty Clutha - Kōrero, and speaking at the Festival of Nature during the Wao Summit 2024.