Scion is a group of the New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science, focussing on research for forestry, industrial biotechnology and advanced manufacturing.

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About Scion - Te Whare Nui o Tuteata

'Te Whare Nui o Tuteata’ meaning the great house of Tuteata is the name gifted to our building. Tuteata is the ancestor of the three hapū who are the tangata whenua here: Ngāti Hurungaterangi, Ngāti Taeotu and Ngāti Te Kahu. The name acknowledges Tuteata and the connection to the land, Te Mingi. Scion and the hapū are building a strong partnership together. Discover more about our award-winning design.

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Ko Moerangi te maunga. Ko Puarenga te awa. Ko Ngati Hurungaterangi, ko Ngati Te Tahu, ko Ngati Taeotu, nga hapu. Ko Tuteata te tangata.