Living with Tangaroa

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As sea levels rise with climate change, more land is being lost, while higher temperatures threaten marine life.

With many marae situated on the coast, Māori communities are at greater risk.

Tāmati Rimene-Sproat is in Moeraki, where urupā are in danger of washing away. But he also finds hope, in the partnership between traditional knowledge, mātauranga Māori and science.

Reporter: Tāmati Rimene-Sproat

Producer: Kim Peacock

Camera: Tory Evans

Editor: Bleddyn Parry

1News YouTube Channel

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