He Waka Hourua: Mātauranga and western science navigate a safe course for future biocontrol

In this project, Mātauranga will be defined to establish its equivalence with Western science to support applications for the potential introduction of biocontrol agents into Aotearoa New Zealand.

Why?

• Build a deeper understanding of the EPA mātauranga framework
• Recognition and implementation of Te Tiriti obligations to support an informed and integrated approach to EPA biocontrol applications.
• Integration of Waka hourua model into biocontrol applications

How?

• Support the Mātauranga Māori framework developed by EPA
• Develop an understanding of the EPA application processes
• Work with Maori roopū experienced in these processes and who use these applications
• Working together- we identify challenges and barriers to introducing Biological Control Agents (BCA)
• Develop protocols for working together (Waka Hourua) and integrating the two knowledge systems