June 21, 2024
Art used to share oceans’ research
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Researchers on the Sustainable Seas National Science Challenge Tangaroa Ararau project are using art to make their point.
An exhibition Uhi Tai closes at the Wharewaka Events Centre in Wellington today featuring the work of Tai Kerekere, Rina Kerekere, Erena Koopu, Hiwirori Maynard, Toni Sadlier, Nick Tupara, and Tamihana Katene.
Drawing inspiration from traditional Māori knowledge transfer methods, the exhibition showcases research findings through a diverse array of toi Māori.
Lead researcher Beth Tupara-Katene says the artists were asked to reimagine a new way of governing the oceans with Tangaroa at its heart.
She says Tangaroa Ararau has identified the value of governance systems rooted in culture, spirituality and connections to the natural world.
“Underpinning of our research has been guided by a set of tikanga Maori principles we develloped with some of our experts arss w ahole lot of oceans-related kaupapa like ocean voyaging, whale flensing – principles that can help us navigate this kaupapa,” Ms Tupara-Katene says.
She says marine governance needs to be adaptive and dynamic to deal with challenges like climate change.
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