Used as both a noun and a verb , the term wānanga can be applied across many contexts.
As a noun, wānanga is used to denote a place or space where higher learning occurs, but can also refer to specific lore or knowledge, as well as a particular person who holds certain knowledge.
As a verb, wānanga is often used in reference to the act of discussing, meeting and deliberating.
Less common is the use of the term wānanga for research purposes.
This storymap provides an overview of how wānanga has been used as both a methodology and a method, to provide new ways of conceptualising and understanding biosecurity in Aotearoa New Zealand.