24 October 2025, Issue 1283
Forest revival A powerful iwi-led conservation movement is transforming the Kaimai Mamaku landscape, weaving together mātauranga Māori (traditional Māori knowledge) and ecological science to restore the mauri (life force) of the
forest. Spearheaded by the Manaaki Kaimai Mamaku Trust (MKMT), eight iwi-led projects are tackling predator control, habitat degradation, and cultural disconnection across the Kaimai Range. Among them is Otawa Waitaha a Hei,
a 550-hectare initiative by Te Kapu ō Waitaha, where three generations of whānau are working together to protect and revitalise their ancestral lands. From early morning trap checks to cultural reconnection, the kaupapa is as much
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about restoring ecosystems as it is about strengthening identity, ensuring a thriving taiao (natural world) for future generations. Read more on pages 14 and 15. Photo /Brydie Thompson