My primary area of interest is in early literacy development, and in particular, working with whānau to strengthen children's foundational literacy skills. I am also interested in Māori education and success.

My research informed the recent Ministry of Education resource, Talking Together: Te Kōrerorero, and I am working with the Ministry to develop implementation resources as well as resources that support whānau in fostering children's early literacy skills. I am an expert advisor to the Ministry of Education on new approaches in the teaching of literacy, and have published a children's book in te reo Māori (Taurikura) that seeks to connect children to localised curriculum as well as stimulate foundational literacy skills.

In 2024, I had a co-edited book published by Canterbury University Press, which explores the impact of the He Awa Whiria framework. This was co-edited with Professor Angus Macfarlane and Associate Professor Sonja Macfarlane.

More generally, I am involved in numerous research projects and media activities that relate to Māori education or early childhood education.