Tree Sense just as South Island iwi

just as South Island iwi Ngāi Tahu was about to sign its Treaty of Waitangi settlement with the government — justice of sorts after seven generations of seeking redress — a former foundryman stepped into the pivotal role of kaiwhakahaere or chair of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu

are seeing things differently

compassionate and frequently sharp’ — Annaleese Jochems

including the lack of opportunities for cultural expression and the struggle to be safe

Tree Sense just as South Island iwiA tree miscellany with a focus on our planet's future At a moment when the planet is so clearly in peril, the trees stand as both guardians and messengers. They have words for us if only we would listen. As climate change imposes significant challenges on the natural world we are being encouraged to plant trees. At the same time, urban intensification and expansion threatens our existing arboreal resources and leads to disputes among communities,