Ka taki mai te māuru | When the nor’wester howls

Ka taki mai te māuru | When the nor’wester howls

Ka taki mai te māuru | When the nor’wester howls explores traditional Māori weather knowledge. It highlights how climate change threatens this wisdom, detailing local indicators and seasonal changes. The resource serves as a guide for understanding environmental signals in order to adapt to changing climate conditions.

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    These posters show different Māori weather signs across Te Wai Pounamu.

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    He Pā Mataora explores Māori ways to adapt to climate change.

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