Hapu led solutions for myrtle rust has empowered mana whenua to understand, respond and identify solutions to myrtle rust. This report describes how Myrtle rust knowledge was transferred to Tangata local champions in areas impacted by myrtle rust across Aotearoa.
Place based learning was essential to the success of the program allowing for local tikanga of area and creates a greater connection with place. Training was provided in a class room setting with presentations, videos, handouts and followed up with field- based training, where possible, to reinforce the learning and meet the needs of participants with different learning styles to make it meaningful and engaging.