Melissa Williams: podcast appearances and interviews

Melissa Matutina Williams is a historian, author, and academic specializing in indigenous studies. She has conducted research on the urbanisation of Māori in New Zealand that began in the 1960s. Williams is known for her contributions to understanding the social and cultural impacts of urban migration among Māori communities. She is affiliated with the Learning Dimensions Network and serves as the Director of the Division of Project Planning and Program Development at the Maryland Transportation Trust Fund Authority. Her work integrates historical perspectives with contemporary issues in indigenous urbanization, providing valuable insights into Māori adaptation and development during periods of significant societal change.