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#OurClimateFuture​ | The rangatahi

Introduction to Climate Change Perspectives

Background of the Speakers

  • Sunny and Hukapu Inui Berke introduce themselves as brothers from Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Kautu in Rotorua.
  • They are currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Auckland University.

Importance of Climate Change

  • The speakers emphasize the urgency of addressing climate change, stating that it is an inevitable issue that is already occurring.
  • They highlight that climate change will lead to more erratic weather events, which necessitates immediate action.

Research Focus on Marae Resilience

Research Objectives

  • Their research aims to enhance marae resilience and preparedness for natural hazard events.
  • The incorporation of mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge) into their research methodology is noted as a significant aspect.

Methodological Approach

  • They utilize Kaupapa Māori research methodologies, which align with their cultural values and perspectives.

Community Insights and Preparedness

Community Context

  • Many marae within the Te Arawa region are not designated as Civil Defence centres, indicating a gap in emergency preparedness resources.

Family and Community Support

  • The speakers observe that there is always a strong sense of whānau (family) support during crises, emphasizing the importance of community bonds.
  • They stress that aspects of whānau and aroha (love/compassion) play crucial roles in crisis situations.

Broader Implications

Observations on Preparedness

  • The speakers encourage looking around to recognize the broader implications of climate change impacts at both national and international levels.

Benefits for Whānau

  • From an iwi (tribal group) perspective, they argue that improved preparedness would substantially benefit families within their communities.
Video description

Brothers Haukapuanui and Sonny Vercoe are researching how Te Arawa marae can become more resilient to rising water levels and severe weather events resulting from climate change. Haukapuanui says, "I think it's important that we take climate change seriously because it's inevitable, it's happening now, we see the effects of it all around the world. Climate change is going to bring around more erratic weather events." Sonny reiterates the importance of the research and giving back to the Te Arawa community. "From an iwi and whānau perspective, this research would benefit us substantially. If marae are prepared that means that whānau are prepared and also taken care of in these times." For more information visit: environment.govt.nz/what-you-can-do/campaigns/ourclimatefuture