The development of Taiao Aronui

Renee Gillies from Rangihakahaka Centre for Science and Technology and Dr Hiria McRae from Victoria University of Wellington Te Herenga Waka provide insights into the development of Taiao Aronui, a programme managed by Royal Society Te Apārangi.

Taiao Aronui is designed in collaboration with Rangitāmiro rōpū to inspire and elevate tamariki, whānau, hapū and iwi within Rotorua. This programme provides professional development leadership in pūtaiao and mātauranga Māori.

“Mokopuna Taiao means to be grounded in your whakapapa, knowing who you are, where you come from, the environment that surrounds you and upholding your responsibility to the taiao – and of course your whānau, your hapū, your iwi.”
Renee Gillies, Rangihakahaka Centre for Science and Technology 

“There's a strong theme today about meeting the needs of our tamariki mokopuna.” 
Dr Hiria McRae, Victoria University of Wellington Te Herenga Waka