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Kāinga Plan: Waitangi/Oromahoe hand over their plan to Far North District Council.
On September 23 rd , 9.30am, Ngāti Rāhiri, Ngāti Kawa and Matarahurahu formally handed Te Kaunihera o Te Hiku o te Ika (FNDC) the...
Sep 23


Article: A kin community study: Utilising whakapapa as a research methodology, Rochelle MacKintosh
Dr Rochelle Mackintosh, part of Project Kāinga team, recently published a new paper from her PhD research in Te Kaharoa. It serves as a...
Sep 11


Article: A climate adaptation model for Māori groups, Aotearoa, New Zealand. Rochelle Mackintosh.
Abstract Climate change is a global issue affecting Aotearoa/New Zealand and the wider world. It is primarily driven by human activities,...
Jun 21


Rochelle Mackintosh: Whakapapa, Whenua, Wai: A case study of Te Rimu Trust in the face of climate change.
ABSTRACT : Through case study research of Te Rimu Ahu Whenua Trust located in Te Araroa, East Coast of Aotearoa, New Zealand, this thesis...
May 9


Dr Rochelle Mackintosh graduates with PHD
On the 8th of May, Rochelle and her whānau travelled down to Dunedin, supporting her graduation. Rochelle Mackintosh completed her PhD at...
May 9


Kāinga update: Te Rereatukāhia draft launch of kāinga plan
Culminating 5 years of research, hapū Ngāi Tamawhariua of Te Rereatukāhia have almost completed their kāinga plan. Executive Summary Ngai...
Apr 28


Kāinga Update: Waitangi and Oromahoe Kāinga Plan launched
After five-years of work with Waitangi and Oromahoe hapū members, Project Kāinga can publish the Kāinga Plan. Climate change is affecting...
Jan 31


Kāinga Update: Waitangi and Oromahoe Survey Findings.
The Waitangi and Oromahoe study began with a survey of its members. A co-designed and produced effort, the survey was the first step...
Jan 31


Deborah Davis: Kainga, kura and kai: Sustainable gardens as a mechanism to enhance educational and cultural outcomes
ABSTRACT: This thesis explores the generation and maintenance of mātauranga (ancestral Māori knowledge), food production and...
Dec 19, 2024


Dr Tepora Davies Graduates with PhD
PhD Graduate Tepora Davies walked across the stage this week graduating with a PhD. Her research investigates the relationships and any...
Dec 11, 2024


Te Weu Charitable Trust presents at Project Kāinga final hui
Te Weu Tairāwhiti is a collective of local researchers focused on the future risks and opportunities for Tairāwhiti. Te Weu joined PK for...
Dec 6, 2024


Mammoth effort pays off for Māori medical graduand
E kore te tangata e pakari i te māhanga i a ia anake (a person cannot become strong by remaining in their comfort zone). If you want to...
Dec 6, 2024


Kāinga Update: Te Rereatukahia Education Plan
An unanticipated outcome of the Project Kāinga research alongside Te Rereatukāhia was the need for a new and forward-thinking Education...
Nov 29, 2024


Kāinga Update: Te Rereatukahia Emergency Management Plan
Project Kāinga research has exposed the critical need for an Emergency Management Plan, covering off the many emergency events that could...
Nov 29, 2024


Report: Te Rereatukāhia and Climate Adaptation Law: Mapping Out Legal Rights, Responsibilities and Obligations Concerning Climate Adaptation at Te Rereatukāhia
Ben Tombs leads this report examining the current legal landscape for Te Rereatukāhia against a backdrop of forecasted climate change...
Nov 29, 2024


Kāinga Update: Te Rereatukahia Marae Development Plan
In addition to the Kainga Plan, Te Rereatukahia developed a strategic direction focused on the future wellbeing and sustainability of Te...
Nov 29, 2024
Kāinga Update: Rereatukahia Mou with WBOPDC
Collaboration with WBOPDC on content of MOU has begun. Now working with community leaders Hone and Anne on options for both text of...
Nov 29, 2024


Final Overview: Project Kāinga: Rolling Out Successes
Over five years communities in Northland, Bay of Plenty and the central North Island have been actively involved in the research and have...
Oct 1, 2024


Tech: UVI Marae Monitor, Paul Cardno
Paul Cardno led the development of software and hardware units (including sensor) called ‘Marae UVI’ to help marae monitor damaging UV...
Aug 1, 2024


Short Film: Ko Tātou Te Wai: We are the Water, A Film by Stephanie Guest and Project Kāinga. Department of Science Communication, University of Otago 2024
Tautoro marae community share their mātauranga and what they must do in the face of the challenges within a changing climate, to protect...
Jul 29, 2024
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