He Kete Mātauranga: Bringing Whenua Stories to Life

Nau mai, haere mai! This video is a recording of a special Ngā Poutama Matawhenua wānanga held on 13 June 2025. Join Keith Holswich (Ngāti Rahiri, Te Atiawa, Taranaki) as he shares the powerful story of He Kete Mātauranga – a grassroots GIS system built by, for, and with hapū to protect, manage, and connect with their whenua. In this session you’ll discover: • How Ngāti Rahiri set up their own “kete” of digital whenua knowledge • Real case studies of protecting wāhi tapu, supporting Takutai Moana claims, and working with councils and industry • Why historic aerials, Māori Land Court data, and local mātauranga are the backbone of their GIS • Keith’s practical tips, hard lessons, and ideas for any hapū, iwi, marae or Māori Land Trust wanting to start their own mapping kaupapa This wānanga is for everyone: trustees, administrators, kaitiaki, planners, rangatahi, or anyone passionate about whenua, digital taonga, and mātauranga Māori. No tech skills needed – just an interest in learning how GIS can uplift your community and tell the real stories of your whenua. Links: Keith's email address: [email protected] These 3 documents compiled by Keith and agreed to be shared online can be found at: https://www.linz.govt.nz/resources/nga-poutama-matawhenua-resources-ngati-rahiri Ngāti Rāhiri Map Info GIS (April 2025) Mapping the Whenua – 350 years of mapping Ngāti Rāhiri whenua (November 2024) GIS Case Study Ngāti Rāhiri (May 2025) Any iwi, hapū, or Māori Land Trust that wants to share their GIS or mapping journey or a specific geospatial project in a Ngā Poutama Matawhenua webinar can contact us at [email protected] Email for questions or feedback on the Ngā Poutama Matawhenua Practical Māori GIS Mapping Wānanga webinar series: [email protected]