A major new research project led by Auckland University of Technology will combine mātauranga Māori, environmental science and traditional weaving knowledge to help save one of Aotearoa’s most culturally significant coastal plants and protect the future of tukutuku. Two AUT research networks have been awarded almost $300,000 by the Coastal People: Southern Skies Centre of…

A new wetland that brings together environmental restoration, Māori cultural values and community recreation has officially opened in Ōmokoroa on the eve of Matariki, marking a significant milestone in protecting local waterways while honouring the area’s rich whakapapa. Wāhi ō Waipapa Wetland, located at the end of Prole Road, was formally opened following a blessing…