RA3 REPORT: Hapū Led Solutions to Myrtle Rust

Hapū Led Solutions to Myrtle Rust

March 2024

Marsh A, Sutherland R. 2024. Hapū Led Solutions to Myrtle Rust. https://www.hapu.solutions

ABSTRACT

Hapu led solutions for myrtle rust has empowered mana whenua to understand, respond and identify solutions to myrtle rust.

This report describes how Myrtle rust knowledge was transferred to Tangata local champions in areas impacted by myrtle rust across Aotearoa.

Place based learning was essential to the success of the program allowing for local tikanga of area and creates a greater connection with place. Training was provided in a class room setting with presentations, videos, handouts and followed up with field- based training, where possible, to reinforce the learning and meet the needs of participants with different learning styles to make it meaningful and engaging.

This report includes:

• Ngā Rākau Taketake - Oranga Report. AT. Marsh and R. Sutherland

• Mātauranga - Myrtle Rust Response: A Case Study. H. Ropata and AT. Marsh

• Pūrau Mana Atua. H. Ropata

• Purakau video interviews

PLEASE NOTE:

This online report is not to be reproduced without the express permission of the authors. To request permission please, contact Alby Marsh Alby.Marsh@plantandfood.co.nz