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Thriving Cities Webinar Series: Maramataka in Urban Restoration

In this webinar, host Rachel Nepia (Programme Manager, People’s Cities & Nature) explores what it means for cities in Aotearoa New Zealand to create truly thriving biodiversity — and how Indigenous knowledge systems, such as maramataka, can guide urban restoration in ways that honour both the whenua and the people. Featured speakers Wiremu Puke — Cultural historian and master carver (Ngāti Wairere, Kirikiriroa/Hamilton) Wiremu shares kōrero on Ngāti Wairere manawhenua, the revival of maramataka and tūpuna place names, and how historical records, soil maps, and archaeological evidence can inform restoration planning, planting lists, and ecological outcomes in the city. Dr Erana Walker — Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Waikato Erana shares how this mātauranga has been supported and shared through the wānanga series Ngā Pou Tuata o Kirikiriroa — a community-based learning approach centred on Iwi and Hapū leadership, cultural practice, and restoration processes. She also discusses key learnings, including access barriers, the importance of restoring knowledge to place, and the need for longer-term observation before planting. Q&A highlights The session concludes with Q&A on: -How councils and groups can connect with historical knowledge (and why research integrity and Hapū involvement matter) -Barriers to restoring culturally significant sites (including access, awareness, and Heritage NZ considerations) -Rangatahi engagement and the power of hands-on, place-based learning Resources mentioned: Ngā Pou Tuata o Kirikiriroa wānanga report A policy brief for planners and policymakers Upcoming webinar on an assessment matrix to support integrating mātauranga Māori into ecological restoration ✅ Subscribe to the webinar mailing list via our website to get notified when registrations open for the next session in early February 2026.