Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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Melanie Mark-Shadbolt is the CEO of Te Tira Whakamātaki (TTW). In conversation with Matthew Monahan.

Te Tira Whakamātaki (TTW): ttw.nz

TOPICS
00:00 Introduction
02:42 Founding of Te Tira Whakamātaki
04:35 Biosecurity Challenges in Aotearoa
06:20 Kauri Dieback
09:00 Indigenous Knowledge and Science
14:58 Uwhi Mats
16:02 Wallabies in Australia
17:41 Possums in Aotearoa
20:46 Jobs for Nature
26:04 Māori Identity
30:24 Youth Programs
32:32 Disaster Research and Indigenous Resilience
43:55 Seed Saving and GMO
52:15 Closing Thoughts

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MA EARTH
maearth.com

THE REGENERATION WILL BE FUNDED
Ma Earth Studio: maearth.com/studio
YouTube: youtube.com/@maearthstudio

SOCIAL
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/maearth
Twitter: twitter.com/maearthstudio
Instagram: instagram.com/maearthstudio

PODCAST
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0Fkf8ZqPx5RRkeXTbuojCJ
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-regeneration-will-be-funded/id1706728107