MATARIKI

Date: Friday 4th July, 2014Venue: Tauranga Yacht and Boat Club, Sulphur Point, Tauranga

Time: 9am – 3pmTheme: Mai uta ki tai – restoring and enhancing freshwater and coastal ecosystems

and their services of importance to iwi, through a better understanding of the ecosystems and the degradation processes that affect them.

Guest speakers include:» Dr Huhana Smith (Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Tukorehe / Manaaki Taha Moana: Taiao Raukawa)» Dr Joanne Ellis (Cawthron: Senior Scientist in Coastal and Freshwater Group)» Mahuru Robb (Ngāti Ranginui, Ngai Tamarāwaho, Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Pūkeko / Manaaki Whenua, Landcare Research)

Also presenting a variety of displays and a live demonstration of the Kapowai, Aerial Drone.

Join us in recognizing the efforts of our local Māori researchers and Māori environmental groups. Please RSVP to [email protected]

or call (07) 5784054. Registrations are limited.

This event is hosted by Manaaki Taha Moana research collective and sponsored by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council.

INTRODUCING MATARIKI AHUNGANUI A ONE DAY FORUM CELEBRATING ENVIRONMENTAL CROSS CULTURAL RESEARCH!

Ahunganui