This science programme has five key workstreams:
- Toka Tūpari - Decision-making: Tools and processes to support land use decisions that align with Māori values, transition into diverse landscapes and economies, and enhance community resilience
- Te Rourou - Whakapapa and Kai: Scale and accelerate localised kai production systems by leveraging the connection and practices of whenua Māori entities while delivering to community aspirations
- Mana Whakatipu - Supporting Pathways for Taiao: De-risk land use transitions by creating a monitoring framework and indicators that includes the sharing of knowledge and enable opportunities for rangatahi Māori to enhance Māori agribusinesses and their communities
- Āta Mātai - Innovation for Whenua Māori Farms: Develop innovations that leverage the linkages and integration of supply systems, including marae infrastructure, for products from whenua Māori
- He Taonga, He Raraunga: Explore Māori data governance and IP Management best practice for government owned research organisations and partners looking at export opportunities, to enhance New Zealand’s international reputation.
