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This series aims to whakamana (empower) the voices of researchers, co-developers, Māori partners and communities of research and practice as…
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News & events
News & events
Tune in to our new, short docuseries, Turning the Tide
Ripples of hope have risen from the work of marine researchers, kaitiaki, and community members who’ve pooled their knowledge for the good of the ocean.
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From funding instrument to boundary organisation
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Insights from a science policy interface in-the-making (June 2024)
ViewWhakatautika: Generating balance in the business and activity of fishing at Moana New Zealand
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A case study on Indigenising the blue economy in Aotearoa (June 2024)
ViewTikanga, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Marine Governance
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Governance report and transitional options (June 2024)
ViewFisheries system indicators to support ecosystem-based fisheries management in Tīkapa Moana Hauraki Gulf
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Summary of a project to evaluate potential indicators describing the health of the Hauraki Gulf fisheries system (June 2024)
ViewDeveloping place-based, community-led Restorative Marine Tourism in Aotearoa New Zealand
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The current state of Restorative Marine Tourism in Aotearoa (June 2024)
ViewThe role of science education in Indigenous knowledge transfer
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Indigenisation of conservation education in New Zealand (June 2024)
ViewFishery system indicators to support ecosystem based fishery management in Tīkapa Moana, Te Moananui-ā-toi
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Supporting Revitalising the Gulf and FNZ to implement EBFM in the Hauraki Gulf (June 2024)
ViewA guide to developing place-based, community-led, restorative marine tourism in Aotearoa New Zealand
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Developed by OD&Co with support from the Cawthron Institute (July 2024)
ViewIndigenising the blue economy in Aotearoa: A synthesis
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Rout M, Mika J P, Reid J, Whitehead J, Gillies A, Wiremu F, McLellan G & Ruha C (June 2024)
ViewImplementing tikanga Māori in the business and activity of fishing
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Prepared for Iwi Collective Partnership (June 2024)
ViewIndigenising the blue economy: A case study of Ngāti Mutunga o Wharekauri
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Needs and aspirations for indigenising the blue economy (June 2024)
ViewIndigenising the blue economy: A case study of the Moriori of Rēkohu
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Needs and aspirations for indigenising the blue economy (November 2023)
ViewHow to Indigenise the blue economy in Aotearoa New Zealand
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Rout M, Mika J, Reid J, Whitehead J, Gillies A, Wiremu, F, McLellan G, MacDonald T, & Ruha C (2024)
ViewIndigenising the blue economy in Aotearoa New Zealand
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Rout M, Reid J, Mika J, Whitehead J, Gillies A, Wiremu F, McLellan G & Ruha C (2024)
ViewManagement for estuary values and aspirations
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An extension of the Estuaries Bayesian Network Model (June 2024)
ViewHe Kāinga Taurikura o Tangitū
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The journey and recommendations of the Treasured Coastal Environment project (June 2024)
ViewTe Tīriti o Waitangi partnerships enhances research, science and innovation
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National Science Challenges share their experiences (June 2024)
ViewStarting rehabilitation and restoration activities for shellfish and their habitats
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Considerations for initiating restoration or rehabilitation activities (June 2024)
ViewManagement for estuary values and aspirations
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An extension of the Estuaries Bayesian Network Model (June 2024)
ViewFrom kina barrens to kelp forests – assessing potential recovery solutions
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Summary of a project on the causes of and solutions to kina barrens (June 2024)
ViewLiving filters pilot project
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Report on a pilot project to investigate the ability of Greenshell™ mussels to survive in Port Nelson (June 2024)
ViewAssessing potential recovery solutions to shift from kina barrens to kelp forests
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Bulmer R, Pilditch C, Stephenson F, Shears N & Flowers G (June 2024)
ViewResources for marine and coastal ecotourism operators
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Resources for developing marine coastal ecotourism and transitioning towards a blue economy (June 2024)
ViewKohunga Kūtai
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Creating a sustainable supply of seed mussels using mātauranga Māori (June 2024)
ViewModelling factors that influence community initiatives to restore marine environments
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Summary of social, ecological, and economic factors connected to community-based initiatives to restore the marine environment (June 2024)
ViewNature reporting in New Zealand’s financial sectors
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Summary of nature-related disclosure developments, their implications for the financial sector, and the emerging opportunities in the field …
ViewNature risks and opportunities in Hawke’s Bay
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A place-based approach to understanding nature risks and business readiness for nature disclosure (June 2024)
ViewConsiderations for rehabilitation of shellfish and shellfish habitat in Marlborough Sounds
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An Aotearoa New Zealand-centered overview of the importance of shellfish to healthy marine ecosystems, the pressures that threaten them, and…
ViewInnovating aquaculture to improve social and economic well-being in coastal communities
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Summary of research that explored the potential of innovative pātiki aquaculture to generate income and empower communities to reclaim contr…
ViewA novel approach to aquaculture in Aotearoa New Zealand
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Growing community wellbeing with pātiki tōtara (May 2024)
ViewDeveloping marine and coastal ecotourism
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Recommendations for tourism operators and policy makers (June 2024)
ViewWhakarite mai taku waka rangahau
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Preparing our research waka for working in partnership.
ViewWao Tāngata
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Reclaiming maramataka practice: Enabling cultural environmental indicator development through the restoration of ancestral practice.
ViewWao Tupuna
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Reclaiming ancestral knowledge of maramataka to inform cultural environmental indicator development.
ViewTe Korowai
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Reclaiming and preserving indigenous knowledge of coastal and marine ecosystems
ViewCreating a sustainable supply of seed mussels using mātauranga Māori
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Summary on using natural fibres from native plants known to mātauranga Māori for the replacement of plastic rope in mussel aquaculture (June…
ViewThe Journey of Māori Fishing Rights in New Zealand
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Summary cards detailing the struggle, resilience, and adaptation of Māori Fishing Rights in New Zealand (May 2024)
ViewHe Tirohanga Whāiti: Focus Area Report
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Report from Tangaroa Ararau – Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Tikanga Māori and the marine environment (May 2024)
ViewLegal enablers for ecosystem-based management
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Examples of legal enablers for ecosystem-based management (June 2024)
ViewKotahitanga mō te Taiao Alliance Summary
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Summary prepared for the Kotahitanga mō te Taiao Alliance (April 2024)
ViewGuidance for using drones to monitor coastal ecosystems
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This report provides guidance on choosing a remote sensing platform and the use of UAVs for aerial monitoring of coastal rocky reef ecosyste…
ViewEmpowering Māori knowledge in marine decision-making
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Recommendations to achieve the benefits of marine decision-making that is informed by mātauranga Māori (May 2024)
ViewAddressing risk and uncertainty in decision-making
- Guidance
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Recommendations for better risk assessment methods (May 2024)
ViewDeveloping pathways to a flourishing blue economy
- Guidance
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Recommendations for building pathways towards a blue economy (May 2024)
ViewMarine governance – sustaining ocean outcomes for future generations
- Guidance
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Recommendations for effective and appropriate marine governance (May 2024)
ViewRestoring marine ecosystems through better management and financing
- Guidance
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Recommendations to foster a restorative blue economy (May 2024)
ViewEnabling ecosystem-based management in Aotearoa New Zealand’s marine law and policy
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Recommendations to ensure healthy outcomes for Aotearoa New Zealand’s ocean and people (May 2024)
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