VIDEO: Mātauranga Māori – Natural Hazards in Waiariki Posted on September 8, 2024January 8, 2025 By Zane Egginton An old friend of mine Andrew Penny, created this video a couple years ago for LEARNZ and in this video is talking along the same lines as what we’re trying to do here with Ngāti Awa. Check out their website for more educational videos: https://www.learnz.org.nz 14 Oct 2020: Pouroto Ngaropo shares with us the creation story as it relates to the forces of nature. He also speaks of the merging of Mātauranga Māori with modern science as a way to safeguard the future of our communities and help us prepare for natural hazard emergencies. Education Video Bay of PlentyMātaurangaStoryTsunami
Trailer Climate Commons Posted on September 11, 2023September 11, 2023 Screening and Panel Discussion Kia ora tātou,Climate, waste and an indigenous way of doing things. Tuesday 12th September level three at 16h00 Register here Read More
Education Have a Tsunami Evacuation Plan Ready Posted on March 12, 2024January 8, 2025 In Aotearoa, being prepared for a tsunami is essential if you live near the coast. Knowing your evacuation zones and routes ahead of time can save lives. If you feel a long or strong earthquake, don’t wait for an official warning – move to higher ground immediately or as far… Read More
Education Ngā Pukapuka: Knowledge for Hazards Posted on January 8, 2025January 9, 2025 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,… Read More