Kaupapa Māori

Research focussed on uplifting Te Ao Māori, led by Māori researchers.

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Evaluation of a traditional Māori harvesting method for sampling kōura (freshwater crayfish, Paranephrops planifrons) and toi toi (bully, Gobiomorphus spp.) populations in two New Zealand streams

Representative sampling of crayfish in streams is often impractical, especially in non-wadable habitats, or in areas with soft substrates. Whakaweku are artificial habitats made from…
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So Where to From Here? TTW’s Vision for our Kete

A presentation from Melanie Mark Shadbolt as part of the Te Mana Motuhake o te Kākano: Māori Seed Conservation Hui held online, 16 October 2023.…
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Hapū Led Solutions to Myrtle Rust

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…
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Presentation

Empowering Ethical Indigenous Research and Engaging Youth

Presented by Oranga researchers Marcus-Rongowhitiao Shadbolt & Michael Heimlick, as part of the Kaurilands Summit 2023, hosted by Ngā Rākau Taketake.
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Ngatirua – Huarahi Tika

An ArcGIS storymap created by the Ngatirua Biodiversity Management Area documenting the research mahi delivered through Te Whakahononga Pou and funded by Ngā Rākau Taketake.
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Ngāti Rēhia: Ngā Rākau Taketake Summary Report

An ArcGIS storymap created by the Ngāti Rēhia Biodiversity Management Area documenting the research mahi delivered through Te Whakahononga Pou and funded by Ngā Rākau…
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Teach Indigenous knowledge alongside science

Conflict has grown around Indigenous knowledge in education policy. There has been growing acceptance of the value of Indigenous knowledge for promoting ecological resilience, transformational…
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BRIEF: Me Tū ā-Uru – Together for a flourishing Aotearoa

Embracing Te Tiriti o Waitangi can foster a thriving community where everyone feels they belong. Together, we can create a flourishing Aotearoa that benefits both…
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Webinar

Crazy & Ambitious 4: Māori conservation map

Online presentation from Crazy & Ambitious 4: Māori conservation map, with Aroha Mead, Independent Research Director
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Te maunga e tautari mai naa

Te maunga e tautari mai naa – he pukapuka teenei e whakamaanawa ana i ngaa mahi tiaki kiwi na Maia Hauata (Ngāti Apakura, Waikato-Maniapoto, Ngāti…
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BRIEF: Integrated Surveillance

Te Tiriti-based surveillance for Forest Pathogens This research aimed to elevate mana whenua into the biosecurity and biodiversity management system, lifting mātauranga Māori (indigenous science)…
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Affirming Connections and Growing Kaitiakitanga for Healthy Ngahere

This report documents the visit and collaboration that occurred in March 2024 between Rongomaiwahine and Ngāti Hine, which supported the cultural systems and people that…
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Video

Crazy & Ambitious – 2017

A playlist of presentations given at New Zealand’s Biological Heritage Science Challenge inaugural conference, Crazy & Ambitious. 8-10 May 2017, Te Papa Wellington
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Ko au te ngahere: Rongoā Practitioners and Kaitiaki perspectives on the value and meaning of the forest

He Taonga Kē Te Ngahere is about better understanding the meaning and value Māori give to te taiao (the natural environment), ngahere (forest) and taonga…
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Maara Tautāne

Learn more out about the Māra Tautāne through this e-book that was created for the unveiling ceremony. Also see: https://www.mobilisingforaction.nz/research-ra1-2/#resources
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Media

Investment in seed banks could pay off against climate change

Some of New Zealand’s native fauna and flora are critically endangered and there are concerns this country isn’t adequately safeguarding native seeds. Seed banking is…
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