Te Whakahononga provided an opportunity and recognition for kaumatua, puna matauranga and tohunga to engage with emerging Māori tauira (students), rangatahi (youth) and Western scientists. The inclusion of elders in the programme not only provided key knowledge for consideration within the programme, but also the confidence to mana whenua to engage in Ngā Rākau Taketake and Te Whakahononga.
Episode 2 provides kaumatua, tohunga and mana whenua insights and views about Te Whakahononga, and encourages solutions to kauri dieback and myrtle rust, and the importance of shared knowledge exchange and enduring relationships between mātauranga Māori and Western scientists to save our taonga.