About this programme
Most marae are built adjacent to inland and coastal waterways for transport and kai. Unfortunately, with climate change, that means some marae and their wharenui are at risk from inland and coastal flooding, landslides, wildfire and rising sea levels. All of these are projected to become more frequent and severe. This mahi is the first full survey of all marae in Aotearoa to gauge the extent of the problems that wh?nau, hap? and iwi are experiencing due to climate change. In partnership with BRANZ, Build Back Better and iwi, this mahi co-developed a framework of the climate change challenges identified. It also included the capability and capacity needed to address those challenges, which are often being faced alone by hap? and iwi. The significance and importance of protecting marae for future generations is well understood. The research, underpinned by kaupapa M?ori values and principles, leverages existing m?tauranga (knowledge) through existing partnerships with marae within the research team and with key partners and stakeholders. The outcomes will be available for hap? and iwi, agencies and organisations such as Local Government New Zealand, Heritage New Zealand and government-funded science and research platforms to access and use.