Māori approaches to climate change adaptation

2021 Challenge + LGNZ Symposium

This 30-minute panel discussion from February 2021 highlights the challenges for Māori communities as we race to respond to climate change and provides a glimpse into the mitigation strategies tangata whenua are employing.

Facilitated by Sandy Morrison, with:

• Jenna-Rose Astwood, Insights analyst/Kaitātari Māramatanga Environmental Reporting with Pūrongo Ā-Taia (Statistics NZ)
• Lani Kereopa, Te Urunga o Kea: Te Arawa Climate Change Working Group
• Maria Bargh, Te Kawa a Māui/School of Māori Studies, Victoria University of Wellington
• Te Taru White, Te Arawa, Tainui and Ngāti Porou, Bay of Plenty Regional Councillor; and Chairman for Te Tatau o Te Arawa, Te Arawa Tribal partnership with Rotorua Lakes Council