Taiao: Sustainability through iwi and hapū land and sea relationships

Examples of research from the University of Auckland which align with the taiao theme.

Assessing the net benefits of Auckland Council Stormwater projects using the Mauri Model
This article discusses the application of the Mauri Model to Auckland stormwater projects to complement cost-benefit and multicriteria analysis. This example relates to the taiao theme as the model acknowledges how values embodied in mātauranga Māori can be better recognised and engaged to facilitate better resource management.

Decision making at the Interface: Mauri and its contribution to the Rena Recovery
This article discusses the application of the Mauri Model in assessing the impacts of the Rena disaster. This example relates to the taiao theme as it shows how the recovery of the mauri of the environment to its pre-Rena state was facilitated through combining scientific and Indigenous knowledge through iwi engagement.

Mātauranga Māori in geomorphology: existing frameworks, case studies, and recommendations for incorporating Indigenous knowledge in Earth science
This article identifies the direct benefits of incorporating mātauranga within the field of geomorphology and reviews theoretical frameworks and models for including Māori values within research. This links to the theme of taiao, as this review aims to encourage research which integrates genuine partnership with Māori in the field of geomorphology.

Kua takoto te mānuka: mātauranga Māori in New Zealand ecology
This article discusses the importance of including mātauranga in ecological research and provides several recent exemplars of good practice, which demonstrate the development of authentic partnerships with Māori. This relates to the taiao theme as it provides examples of ecological research which has acknowledged and incorporated iwi and hapū relationships with the environment.

A geomorphic perspective on the rights of the river in Aotearoa New Zealand
Using the case study of the Whanganui River, this article discusses how mātauranga Māori can be integrated into Western science for river management and the value of incorporating both knowledge systems.

He Mahere Pāhekoheko Mō Kaipara Moana–Integrated Ecosystem-Based Management for Kaipara Harbour, Aotearoa New Zealand
This article discusses a framework of co-management called He mahere pāhekoheko mō Kaipara moana – Integrated Kaipara harbour management – this model connects and utilises mātauranga alongside Western principles of ecosystem-based management. This example links to the taiao theme as the mahere framework positions local iwi and hapu as partners in the management of the Kaipara Harbour, a significant environmental resource.

A new look at sustainable forestry of the future: Aotearoa-New Zealand philosophy
This article discusses how mātauranga has been incorporated in the functioning of a Māori enterprise using a case study in the forestry industry. It discusses future goals which aim to incorporate more mātauranga and iwi/hapu engagement into the functioning of the enterprise. This links to the taiao theme as it provides an example of a Māori-led enterprise associated with environmental resources.

Ko te Waimāori tō tātou taonga: Septic tank mitigation in Takahiwai
This video highlights research which investigates the impact of septic tank use on the surrounding environment at Takahiwai. The project introduces novel green chemistry methods of maintaining and monitoring septic tanks in collaboration with mātauranga Māori. The research, which included a series of community wānanga and hīkoi, contributes to a larger community project that is committed to mitigating health and environmental issues at Takahiwai. This project relates to the theme of taiao as it uses mātauranga Māori to mitigate environmental issues and acknowledges the relationships mana whenua have with their environment.

Hine Busby
Research Manager, Vision Mātauranga, Te Puna Tiketike | Research and Innovation Office
Email: hine.busby@auckland.ac.nz