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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