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November 02, 2023
Resources for
Hapū and Iwi
Laura Bolt, Truestock
Our research is developed by and with Māori communities, for real relevance to your land. Hapū, iwi and whānau can use these resources to support decisions that improve the vitality of te Taiao – for all the generations to come
Technical Report
Climate change impacts on land use suitability
This report aims to assist land managers and natural resource planners to assess the resilience of agricultural land uses across New Zealand and to inform…
Guidance
Whāriki: The growth of Māori community entrepreneurship
This book aims to increase understanding of what drives enterprise within an indigenous cultural space in New Zealand. Whāriki reveals how kin-based business ventures created…
Infographic
Farm Soil Health: Healthy soil, healthy plants, healthy people
This visual summary document contains several infographics that show a general improvement in soil health as land-use changed from forestry to pasture. Monitoring and management…
Video
Climate Change Impacts on Land Use Suitability – webinar
This webinar discusses the potential impacts of climate change on pastoral, arable and horticultural farm systems, and appropriate adaptation measures. Anne-Gaelle is leading the Climate…
Infographic
Attitudes on Food & Farming in NZ
Visiting a farm builds trust and support for sustainable farming. March 1st was New Zealand’s inaugeral national Open Farms day, a chance for Kiwis to…
Guidance
Te Mahi Oneone Hua Parakore: A Māori Soil Sovereignty and Wellbeing Handbook
In te ao Māori, soil is taonga. It is also whanaunga – it holds ancestral connections and is the root of tūrangawaewae and whakapapa. It…
Journal Article
Māori Agribusinesses – The Whakapapa Network for Success
Reviews of Māori land generally focus on how the 80% identified as’under-performing’ or’under-utilised’ can be more productive. This article analyses the 20% of Māori Land…
Technical Report
Supporting farmers to develop future-ready farm systems
This report summarises insights from a workshop with Wairarapa farmers: the views and drivers of land use in the Wairarapa, the impact of current and…
Interactive Tool
Map of Total Nitrogen Excess and Reduction Potential
An interactive map shows the total nitrogen (TN) in excess of current national rules and the potential for mitigation strategies to reduce TN losses from…
Journal Article
Storying Kaitiakitanga: Exploring Kaupapa Māori Land and Water Food System Approach
This article explores the Indigenous principle of kaitiakitanga as it relates to Māori agrifood practices. Our discussion is based on interviews with a small cross-section…
Video
More diverse, resilient, healthy landscapes by 2030 – webinar
Farmers, growers and all those who care for our land want to help build a resilient, healthy and thriving agri-food and fibre system. The role…
Summary
Quantifying Excess Nitrogen Loads in Fresh Water
At least 43% of New Zealand’s agricultural land (31% of New Zealand’s total land area) is in catchments that are under pressure (‘pressure’ meaning the…