What is Rere ki uta, rere ki tai?
Rere ki Uta, Rere ki Tai is grounded in the wisdom of tāngata whenua (Waikato-Tainui) and the experience of intergenerational farmers from Waikato and Taupō.
This kaupapa weaves together the knowledge and expertise of farmers, tāngata whenua, scientists from Manaaki Whenua Landcare, AgResearch and Lincoln University, alongside rural advisors and technical staff from AgriSea. It also includes rural social scientists, market research experts, farm financial advisors, kaiako from local schools, and storytellers who help bring our mahi to life.
Together, we are working to restore the mana and mauri of the soil—through science, culture, and community.
Meet the Team Behind the Mahi
The people weaving this kaupapa together
Rere ki uta, rere ki tai is powered by a passionate and diverse team of farmers, scientists, mana whenua, communicators, and community leaders working as one.
Rere ki uta rere ki tai Society Board Members
Mozz Trueman
Chairperson
Nick Collins
Deputy Chairperson
Heather Collins
Treasurer
Matt Rout
Secretary
Project Leadership Team
Clare Bradley
Project Director
Dr. Ashna Khan
Project Manager
Taonui Campbell
Kaumatua
Pou | Projects Team
Nick Collins
Farm Engagement Lead
Dr. Alison Dewes
Farm Systems Support - Emissions Analysis
Regan McCorquindale
Farm Financial Analysis
Kiri Reihana
Kairangahau Māori
Alison (Ali) Price
Research Assistant
Mike Bhana
Videographer
Hannah Fromont
Communications Support