Post by Kiwi Frontline on Nov 30, 2022 4:09:03 GMT 12
MĀTAURANGA KEY TO MĀORI CONSERVATION PROJECTS
Conservation Minister Poto Williams says the latest round Jobs for Nature and Ngā Whenua Rāhui funding will support the use of mātauranga Māori in environmental protection.
The $11 million of Jobs for Nature projects include pest control, weeding, planting, and track maintenance on Māori land in Waikato, Hawke’s Bay, Tairāwhiti, Nelson, and Southland’s Waituna Lagoon.
The $13 million for Ngā Whenua Rāhui projects will also target protection of indigenous biodiversity.
Minister Williams says the funding will support Māori landowners to protect and restore their whenua, while providing iwi, hapū and whānau with long-term nature-based employment......
waateanews.com/2022/11/29/matauranga-key-to-maori-conservation-projects/
Conservation Minister Poto Williams says the latest round Jobs for Nature and Ngā Whenua Rāhui funding will support the use of mātauranga Māori in environmental protection.
The $11 million of Jobs for Nature projects include pest control, weeding, planting, and track maintenance on Māori land in Waikato, Hawke’s Bay, Tairāwhiti, Nelson, and Southland’s Waituna Lagoon.
The $13 million for Ngā Whenua Rāhui projects will also target protection of indigenous biodiversity.
Minister Williams says the funding will support Māori landowners to protect and restore their whenua, while providing iwi, hapū and whānau with long-term nature-based employment......
waateanews.com/2022/11/29/matauranga-key-to-maori-conservation-projects/