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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
Case Study: Waiapu Kokahuhua
This is one of four mana whenua case studies that provide insights about addressing barriers and challenges they have experienced in freshwater management that could…
Technical Report
An introduction and guide to the ‘alternative agricultures’: an enquiry into values
This report provides a short history of ‘alternative agricultures’ to show where regenerative agriculture has emerged from – and tackles the interesting question of whether…
Technical Report
Regenerative principles applied in New Zealand
This report summarises and describes 11 principles drawn from multiple focus groups with NZ farmers and growers. Some principles are focused on encouraging farm practices…
Technical Report
Native biodiversity and regenerative agriculture in New Zealand
Five farming practices are highly likely to increase native bird abundance and native vegetation in New Zealand, finds this report. The five key practices for…
Technical Report
Assessing animal welfare in New Zealand pastoral farms
This report outlines how to assess the impact of regenerative farming on the welfare of animals raised for production. The possible effect of diverse pastures…
Video
Te Miro Farm Community Project
This short video, shot at Te Miro Farm, shows researchers from the Faecal Source Tracking project joining hapū groups, dairy farmers and the local school…
Guidance
Business Case Template for Establishing a Hapū Iwi Taiao Unit
This template Business Case is intended to support Iwi and Hapu who are grappling with how they can build or extend their Taiao functionality within…
Technical Report
Revitalising Te Taiao: How to co-design a place-based approach to support purposeful change and resilience
Aotearoa-New Zealand and international examples were reviewed by the project team with a range of criteria detailed to allow for an analysis of what were…
Infographic
Editable diagrams and icons
This editable PowerPoint pack of diagrams and Te Taiao focused icons was originally created for Our Land and Water researchers but can be used by…
Technical Report
Place-based approaches to assessing the impact of regenerative agriculture in NZ
Research on regenerative agriculture in New Zealand might benefit some regions more than others, finds this report. Regions that are likely to experience the effects…
Summary
Te Mana o te Wai: Case Study Overview
This summary provides an overview of the experiences of the four mana whenua case studies involved in implementing Te Mana o Te Wai. The case…
Summary
Mātauranga Māori Wānanga Overview Report
Che Wilson convened wānanga gathering whānau from around the motu to create a space to discuss and further extend our understanding of the whakapapa and…