Kia piri, kia tata mai
Welcome to He Kete Mātauranga
He Kete Mātauranga is a space for supporting businesses and communities to realise their aspirations and build climate resilience through Māori knowledge systems and frameworks. Nau mai!
Te kauawhi i ngā pūnaha o te mātauranga Māori
Embracing Māori knowledge systems
Through the eyes of mātanga Māori, thought leaders and business, we explore what mātauranga Māori means to different communities, and how we can shift our understanding of the part we all play in climate response.
Mātauranga Māori knowledge systems take many forms, guided by time, locality, observation, practise, wisdom and tikanga. From pūrākau passed down through generations to modern technology, the effects of our changing climate require both old and new indigenous-led solutions.
Nā tāu rourou, nā tāku rourou, ka ora te iwi. With your basket, and my basket, the people will flourish.
“Māori knowledge systems are based on long established principles and value systems, which prioritise balance and harmony, and thinking inter-generationally.”
He Kete Mātauranga Hui 2025
In late March, Climate Connect Aotearoa proudly hosted its second He Kete Mātauranga Hui at Te Puna Creative Hub in Henderson. Waimarama Hawke, who is of Ngāti Whātua, Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Awa, Tauranga Moana and Waikato descent, shares her personal reflections on this important kaupapa.
He Tirohanga Māori: A Māori perspective on climate adaptation for businesses
As the planet warms and extreme weather events become more frequent and intense, climate adaptation has become increasingly critical. Mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge systems), and cultural values held within te ao Māori, offer a framework to prepare for and adjust to climate change.
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