How Māori scientists are pulling 'cultural double shifts' 15 Apr, 2021 10:53 PM 6 minutes to read Māori scientists are pulling "cultural double shifts" in helping their colleagues and institutions navigate te Ao Māori. Photo / Jason Oxenham Māori scientists are pulling "cultural double shifts" in helping their colleagues and institutions navigate te Ao Māori. Photo / Jason Oxenham Māori scientists are pulling "cultural double shifts" in helping their colleagues and institutions navigate te Ao Māori - leaving many feeling burnt out, time-poor and discriminated against. A new AUT study, drawing on the experiences of a group of fulltime Māori researchers, explores an often-overlooked downside of institutions trying to lift cultural capacity in a sector where Māori remain severely under-represented.