About this research
Project Summary
This project, in collaboration with Te Weu Charitable Trust, will undertake a scoping study that aims to understand the research needs of Māori communities in Te Tairāwhiti, specifically in relation to climate change.
Whānau, hapū and iwi within Te Tairāwhiti are knowledge holders, ringa raupā, and leaders about the local environment and local communities. This unique and comprehensive knowledge system is central to our cultural identity and well-being and is pivotal to climate change adaptation, mitigation and building resilient communities. Despite its significance, no systematic effort has been made to map climate and oranga/wellbeing-related research undertaken within Te Tairāwhiti and test its utility and impact on Māori communities and whānau.
The research will conduct a landscape mapping exercise to understand the research carried out in and about Te Tairāwhiti, with a particular emphasis on the gaps and opportunities within the research landscape that will serve to support Māori, whānau and hapū, and whenua climate research needs moving into the future.
Research Question
What are the existing gaps and opportunities in climate change research within Te Tairāwhiti that can be leveraged to support the adaptation, mitigation, and resilience-building efforts of Māori communities, whānau, and hapū?
Lead Researcher
Dr Teah Carlson, Te Whānau-a-Apanui, Ngāti Porou, Massey University
Research Team
Dr Naomi Simmonds, Raukawa, Taku Tapuwae
Dayna Chaffey, Ngāti Porou, Te Weu Charitable Trust
Renee Raroa, Ngāti Porou, Te Weu Charitable Trust
Manu Caddie, Ngāti Pūkenga, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Hauā, Te Weu Charitable Trust
In collaboration with Te Weu Charitable Trust, this research seeks to address critical gaps in our understanding of climate change impacts and adaptation strategies specific to Māori communities in Te Tairāwhiti.
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