Taiao maps - Land, water, climate and life | Matarau

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Tell us about your whenua first
To see the Taiao maps for your whenua, tell us where your whenua is and the priorities you and your whānau hold.
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Sun setting behind a row of large trees at the end of a farm track, with fences on both sides

Explore the characteristics and attributes of your whenua.

Raindrop ripples on still water among moss-covered rocks

Understand more about the water present on your whenua and learn about its features and wetlands.

Wind turbines on a ridge silhouetted against an orange sunset sky

Learn about climate patterns, forecasts and potential impacts on your whenua.

Mist and sunlight over a river running through native forest

Koiora encompasses everything that has a life force, so when we think about koiora, it’s often in the context of other elements of te taiao (in particular whenua and wai).

Locate your whenua, be inspired & discover

Tell us a bit about your whenua, and the aspirations you and your whānau hold for it, and we’ll give you some examples of how you can best achieve those aspirations through different land uses.

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