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Integrated Surveillance

Surveillance has repeatedly emerged as a critical research priority in the management of myrtle rust and kauri dieback. To date, data on the presence and severity of these diseases has been collected by many different organisations using a range of methodologies. Iwi and hapū are urgently seeking definitive answers about the presence/absence of these diseases in their rohe (area), as are all land-managers.

The central investment under this Ngā Rākau Taketake theme is the Mātauranga Māori Framework for Surveillance (MMSF). This investment elevates the status of the environment into the surveillance system.

The MMSF considers the current surveillance processes and collection of data, and information required on pest presence and absence to establish baselines required by New Zealand’s primary sector. It uses data and information important to indigenous ecosystems and narrative from rangatira (Māori authorities), hapū and iwi, who have whakapapa (genealogical link) and kaitiaki (guardianship) of their taonga.

Theme Co-leads:

  • Cecilia Arienti Latham, Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research

  • Waitangi Wood, Wai Communications Ltd.

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Additional Info

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Maintainer Anna Tier
Last Updated August 30, 2024, 07:57 (NZST)
Created February 12, 2024, 11:15 (NZDT)
Publisher Nga Rakau Taketake
Publication Year 2024
Start Date 2019
End Date 2024