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Ngā Pukapuka: Knowledge for Hazards

Posted on January 8, 2025January 9, 2025 By Zane Egginton
Resilience to natural hazards is essential for safeguarding communities, preserving cultural heritage, and ensuring sustainable futures. By combining mātauranga māori, technology, and effective governance strategies, we can strengthen communities against the impacts of disasters. This page provides access to key resources and publications that I’ve found useful for my research, which inform and inspire innovative approaches to building resilience (ordered alphabetically by author’s name). 

Key Publications

1. Natural hazards

Author(s): Bay of Plenty Regional Council

Publication Type: Webpage

Summary: The webpage by Bay of Plenty Regional Council provides information on natural hazards in the Bay of Plenty region. It covers various types of natural hazards and offers resources for understanding and managing these risks.

Keywords: Natural hazards, Bay of Plenty Regional Council

Bay of Plenty Regional Council. (n.d.). Natural hazards. Retrieved June 10, 2023, from https://www.boprc.govt.nz/living-in-the-bay/natural-hazards

2. Citizen science as a catalyst for community resilience building: A two-phase tsunami case study

Author(s): Doyle, E. E. H., Lambie, E., Orchiston, C., Becker, J. S., McLaren, L., Johnston, D., & Leonard, G.

Publication Type: Research paper

Summary: Explores the role of citizen science in building community resilience. “Citizen science” refers to the involvement of the general public in scientific research or data collection. It is a collaborative approach where members of the public actively participate in scientific projects. In this case they co-developed a survey for the community to learn about their citizens’ understanding of tsunami risk..

Keywords: tsunami, citizen science, community resilience, disasters, evacuation, warnings

Doyle, E. E. H., Lambie, E., Orchiston, C., Becker, J. S., McLaren, L., Johnston, D., & Leonard, G. (2020). Citizen science as a catalyst for community resilience building: A two-phase tsunami case study. Australasian Journal of Disaster and Trauma Studies, 24(1).

3. Māori gardening: An archaeological perspective

Author(s): Furey, L.

Publication Type: Book

Summary: The book some interesting archaeological evidence of errosion control and land mangement. The chapter on slope trenches talks about how they may have been constructed to manage erosion.

Keywords: Māori gardening, archaeological perspective

Furey, L. (2006). Māori gardening: An archaeological perspective. Wellington, New Zealand: Science & Technical Publishing Department of Conservation.

4. Building resilience

Author(s): GNS Science

Publication Type: Webpage

Summary: The webpage by GNS Science focuses on building resilience in the face of natural hazards. It provides information, resources, and tools to enhance resilience at individual, community, and organizational levels.

Keywords: Building resilience, GNS Science

GNS Science. (n.d.). Building resilience. https://www.gns.cri.nz/our-science/natural-hazards-and-risks/building-resilience/

5. Managed retreats by whom and how? Identifying and delineating governance modalities

Author(s): Hanna, C., White, I., & Glavovic, B. C.

Publication Type: Research paper

Summary: The research paper examines the governance modalities and processes involved in managed retreats as a response to climate change. It explores the key actors, decision-making processes, and challenges associated with managed retreats including tangata whenua being an equal partner in decision-making for managed retreats of ancestral lands

Keywords: Managed retreat Strategic planning Governance Resilience Climate change Risk reduction Adaptation Relocation

Hanna, C., White, I., & Glavovic, B. C. (2021). Managed retreats by whom and how? Identifying and delineating governance modalities. Climate Risk Management, 31,

6. A Māori love story: Community-led disaster management in response to the Ōtautahi (Christchurch) earthquakes as a framework for action

Author(s): Kenney, C. M., & Phibbs, S.

Publication Type: Research paper

Summary: This study explores the potential value of Māori kaupapa-based technologies for shaping contextually relevant disaster management strategies and proposes recommendations for integrating these approaches into disaster risk reduction policies. Has some good methodologies for Community-Based Participatory Research

Keywords: Indigenous Technologies, Risk Reduction, Resilience

Kenney, C. M., & Phibbs, S. (2015). A Māori love story: Community-led disaster management in response to the Ōtautahi (Christchurch) earthquakes as a framework for action. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 14, 46–55.

7. Community-led disaster risk management

Author(s): Kenney, C. M., Phibbs, S. R., Paton, D., Reid, J., & Johnston, D. M.

Publication Type: Research paper

Summary: The research paper focuses on community-led disaster risk management, and explores the role of communities in reducing disaster risks and building resilience.

Keywords: Integrated, Risk, Governance, Indigenous, Management

Kenney, C. M., Phibbs, S. R., Paton, D., Reid, J., & Johnston, D. M. (2015). Community-led disaster risk management. Australasian Journal of Disaster and Trauma Studies, 19(1).

8. Shakes, rattles and roll outs: The untold story of Māori engagement with community recovery, social resilience and urban sustainability in Christchurch, New Zealand

Author(s): Kenney, C., & Phibbs, S.

Publication Type: Conference paper

Summary: Talks about the rapid Māori response to the christchurch earth quake and how it was shaped by the cultural value ‘aroha nui ki te tangata – love to all people. Very similar to the other papers by Kenny & Phibbs.

Keywords: Māori values, technologies, disasters, resilience

Kenney, C., & Phibbs, S. (2014). Shakes, rattles and roll outs: The untold story of Māori engagement with community recovery, social resilience and urban sustainability in Christchurch, New Zealand. Procedia Economics and Finance, 18, 754-762.

9. Māori Environmental Knowledge and natural hazards in Aotearoa-New Zealand

Author(s): King, D. N. T., Goff, J., & Skipper, A.

Publication Type: Journal article

Summary: The journal article examines Māori Environmental Knowledge and its relationship with natural hazards. It explores the traditional knowledge systems, practices, and strategies employed by Māori communities to understand and respond to natural hazards. Oral histories and traditions record past catastrophic hazard events, place names that designate areas that are high hazard risk, and environmental indicators that inform about the safety and viability of activities linked to changes in the environment.

Keywords: Māori Environmental Knowledge, oral histories and traditions, natural hazards, place names, environmental indicators

King, D. N. T., Goff, J., & Skipper, A. (2007). Māori Environmental Knowledge and natural hazards in Aotearoa-New Zealand. Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand, 37(2), 59-73

10. National Disaster Resilience Strategy: Rautaki ā-Motu Manawaroa Aituā

Author(s): Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

Publication Type: Government publication

Summary: The government publication presents the National Disaster Resilience Strategy of New Zealand. It outlines the strategic framework, goals, and actions for enhancing national resilience to disasters.

Keywords: Disaster Resilience Strategy, Civil Defence, Emergency Management

Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management. (2019). National Disaster Resilience Strategy: Rautaki ā-Motu Manawaroa Aituā. Wellington, New Zealand. ISBN: 978-0-478-43523-8.

11. Understanding the place of intangible cultural heritage in building enduring community resilience: Murupara case study

Author(s): Pomeroy, A., & Tapuke, S.

Publication Type: Journal article

Summary: This study draws on oral histories and interviews with Ngāti Manawa, Ngāti Whare, other residents, and service providers working in the rural community of Murupara, to explore the role of intangible cultural heritage in building community resilience. Has a really good section on the history of the area and how land was ultimatly stolen by the crown.

Keywords: rural community, resilience, indigenous, intangible cultural heritage, community resilience, Murupara

Pomeroy, A., & Tapuke, S. (2016). Understanding the place of intangible cultural heritage in building enduring community resilience: Murupara case study. New Zealand Sociology, 31(7).

12. “Ko Wai te Ingoa o Tenei Whare?” Architecture and Māori identity

Author(s): Prendergast, S. T. A.

Publication Type: Master’s thesis

Summary: The Master’s thesis examines the relationship between architecture and Māori identity. Has some valuable information about tradtional Marae and building construction techniques.

Keywords: Architecture, Māori identity, Marae, Whare, construction.

Prendergast, S. T. A. (2012). “Ko Wai te Ingoa o Tenei Whare?” Architecture and Māori identity (Master’s thesis). Victoria University of Wellington.

13. Toi tu te whenua, toi tu te tangata: A holistic Māori approach to flood management in Pawarenga

Author(s): Proctor, E.-M.

Publication Type: Master’s thesis

Summary: Examines the relationship between land (whenua) and people (tangata) in Māori perspectives and how this informs flood management practices. Talks about how tikanga Māori principles could be used in the management of natural hazards, in particular flooding.

Keywords: Flood management, Māori approach, Master’s thesis

Proctor, E.-M. (2010). Toi tu te whenua, toi tu te tangata: A holistic Māori approach to flood management in Pawarenga (Master’s thesis). The University of Waikato.

14. A Comprehensive Review of Geospatial Technology Applications in Earthquake Preparedness, Emergency Management, and Damage Assessment

Author(s): Shafapourtehrany, M., Batur, M., Shabani, F., Pradhan, B., Kalantar, B., & Özener, H.

Publication Type: Journal article

Summary: The journal article provides a review of geospatial technology and applications in earthquake preparedness, emergency management, and damage assessment. It examines the role of various geospatial technologies in depth and is very comprehensive. It may be a bit beyond this project however it is a very good resource.

Keywords: Geospatial technology, earthquake preparedness, emergency management, Remote sensing, geospatial

Shafapourtehrany, M., Batur, M., Shabani, F., Pradhan, B., Kalantar, B., & Özener, H. (2023). A Comprehensive Review of Geospatial Technology Applications in Earthquake Preparedness, Emergency Management, and Damage Assessment. Remote Sensing, 15(7), 1939.

15. Mobile applications in crisis informatics literature: A systematic review

Author(s): Tana, M. L., Prasanna, R., Stock, K., Hudson-Doyle, E., Leonard, G., & Johnston, D.

Publication Type: Journal article

Summary: This study investigates (through liturature review) the various mobile apps used during disaster situations. It also loos at built-for-disaster-purpose apps and shows the various interactions these apps foster with the public.

Keywords: Mobile applications, Crisis informatics, Disaster communication, Disaster management

Tana, M. L., Prasanna, R., Stock, K., Hudson-Doyle, E., Leonard, G., & Johnston, D. (2017). Mobile applications in crisis informatics literature: A systematic review. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 24, 297–311.

16. Ngāti Awa Environmental Plan: An Iwi Planning Document

Author(s): Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa

Publication Type: Iwi planning document

Summary: A planning document that outlines the Ngāti Awa Environmental Plan, which focuses on the environmental management and protection strategies of Ngāti Awa. The document was produced by Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa (Iwi leadsership)

Keywords: Ngāti Awa, environmental plan, iwi planning document

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa. (2019). Ngāti Awa Environmental Plan: An Iwi Planning Document.

17. Marae te tatau pounamu

Author(s): Walters, M., Walters, R., & Walters, S.

Publication Type: Book

Summary: This book explores the significance and cultural heritage of various marae, incl. the historical, social, and architectural aspects and highlighting their role in society. Has an interesting description of a raised Wharanui in Ahipara

Keywords: Marae, cultural heritage

Walters, M., Walters, R., & Walters, S. (2014). Marae te tatau pounamu. Penguin Random House.

18. Managing natural hazard risk in New Zealand – towards more resilient communities

Author(s): Willis, G.

Publication Type: Report

Summary: Focuses on managing natural hazard risks in New Zealand and aims to build more resilient communities. Focuses on risk reduction and states that there is a national emphasis on readiness, response and recovery but not risk. Has some useful tables and diagrams regarding Risk

Keywords: Natural hazard risk, resilience, community

Willis, G. (2014). Managing natural hazard risk in New Zealand – towards more resilient communities. Enfocus Ltd.

19. Advancing practical applications of resilience in Aotearoa-New Zealand

Author(s): Wither, D., Orchiston, C., Cradock-Henry, N. A., & Nel, E.

Publication Type: Journal article

Summary: Explores the integration of resilience concepts and practices into various sectors, such as disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, and community development.

Keywords: disaster management, indicators, livelihoods, measurement, metrics, multi-capital, rural, monitoring and evaluation, social- ecological systems, well-being

Wither, D., Orchiston, C., Cradock-Henry, N. A., & Nel, E. (2021). Advancing practical applications of resilience in Aotearoa-New Zealand. Ecology and Society, 26(3), 1. 

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