At Te Kautuku on the East Coast, generations of whānau have cared for and farmed their whenua. But increasingly extreme weather, erosion and the loss of productive grazing land are creating new challenges and prompting a rethink of how the land can be used into the future.

In partnership with the Bioeconomy Science InstituteMaiangi Taiao, whānau are exploring opportunities to transition land use while restoring and enhancing the whenua. Together, the team is bringing science, tools and expertise alongside the knowledge, aspirations and connection of whānau to their whenua.

The partnership is supporting projects focused on reconnecting people with ancestral trails, establishing a native nursery, restoring waterways, encouraging natural regeneration and enhancing biodiversity.

For Te Kautuku, the vision is about more than adapting land use. It is about creating a thriving, interwoven landscape that gives back to the whenua and supports generations to come.

This work is part of Ka Huri Te Kei o Te Waka, our programme supporting Māori landowners to explore sustainable and resilient land-use opportunities.

Find out more about Te Kautuku and the partnership: https://www.bioeconomyscience.co.nz/p...