Ariana Estoras

Biography

Ariana Estoras – AgResearch

He uri tēnei ō Ngāti Maniapoto. Ko Waitomo tōkū tūrangawaewae. Ko Ariana Estoras tāku ingoa.

After studying molecular genetics at the University of Otago and gaining her MSc, Ariana worked in NZ (MAF animal health) and UK-based (Imperial College) research organisations. 

She then returned to Aotearoa joining Beef + Lamb NZ and then MPI to build Māori agri-partnerships to help realise their goals.

Ariana’s current focus is enabling kaupapa Māori centred research and partnerships at AgResearch as Director of Māori Research and Partnerships Group. Ariana is also a Board Director for AsureQuality.

Ariana’s vision for the future of food and fibre in Aotearoa  is intergenerational landscapes and food systems for intergenerational wellbeing.