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Paptūānuku Kōkiri Marae Kaiwhakahaere Lionel Hotene works in the nursery.

Inspiring Kai Stories from Tāmaki Makaurau biodiversity food sovereignty indigenous knowledge kai sovereignty seed sovereignty seeding hope Jun 19, 2025

Kai sovereignty is thriving in parts of Tāmaki Makaurau, thanks to the dedication of urban marae implementing localised food systems. For one of the chapters in our book, Pātaka Kai: Growing kai sover...

Why Small-Scale Food Production is the Future biodiversity food sovereignty soil sovereignty traditional practices Apr 08, 2025

In writing a new book Pātaka Kai: Growing kai sovereignty – a collaboration between myself and Jo Smith, kaupapa Māori visual artist Johnson Witehira and kairangahau Yvonne Taura - we spoke to 17 f...

Dr Jessica Hutchings works in the māra at Dr Jessica Hutchings applies the Hua Parakore Soil Health Framework while working in her māra at Papawhakaritorito Trust

Indigenous Soil Sovereignty - Investigating Reindigenising Practices biodiversity he whenua rongo seeding hope soil sovereignty traditional practices Mar 19, 2025

Indigenous soil sovereignty is a concept that encompasses the rights and authority of Indigenous communities to govern and protect their ancestral lands and soils. It is deeply rooted in the interconn...

Dr Jessica Hutchings cradles Indigenous seeds in her hands.

Indigenous Seed Sovereignty - Protecting Biodiversity and Cultural Heritage biodiversity cultural heritage indigenous seed systems indigenous seeds indigenous women seed sovereignty seeding hope Mar 19, 2025

Seeds are not just the source of life for plants; they are also the carriers of cultural heritage and traditional knowledge. A way to connect to our ancestors - both plants and people. For Indigenous ...

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