Te Kūwaha and Māori

Developing the monitoring and evaluation approaches that respond to the hauanga kai aspirations of Ngaati Mahuta

Te Kūwaha, NIWA’s Māori Environmental Research team, partners with whānau, hapū and iwi to co-develop methods for the protection, restoration and economic development of taonga species.

Freshwater Cultural Keystone (Taonga) Species such as tuna, kōura and kāeo/kākahi are central to the identity and wellbeing of many Māori communities throughout Āotearoa. For generations, these species have sustained communities and been vital in the transfer of customary practices and knowledge from one generation to the next.

Climate has always been important for Māori. It affects natural environmental systems and resources, influences social-ecological knowledge and practice, shapes community vulnerability and resilience.

NIWA’s Te Kūwaha Graduate Internship programme has been established to help support and create tangible pathways for the next generation of Māori researchers.

What does science tell us about New Zealand cockles?

Te Piko o te Māhuri is a development initiative that provides pathways and opportunities for young Māori researchers.

NIWA meteorologists say people living in the lower North Island and eastern South Island are likely to get the best views of the Matariki star cluster during the upcoming weekend.

From scallop beds to trawl nets, a little bit of data science can make a big difference. Melissa Bray explains.

What does science tell us about New Zealand mullet?

A four-year research programme focused on the co-management and restoration of our freshwater taonga species.