Why Apu? Part 1: Ngā Rākau Horo
Episode 3 explores the current forestry situation in Te Tai Rāwhiti post Cyclone Gabrielle. More than a year on from Cyclone Gabrielle, what’s happening? In part 1 of 3, Ūawa local Hera Ngata Gibson is hōhā with the continuous pine that ends up on the beaches. Rain anxiety is real and while coasties are known for their resilience, factoring in the weather has become the norm for whānau like Tokomaru Bay resident Wi Wharehinga. Forestry companies share their current situation post cyclone and the Ministerial Land Use Inquiry. They explain future land management and dealing with erosion prone areas.
Why Apu? Is a seven-part series that explores that very question why is it being consumed? A pātai which is both complex and complicated, intertwining people, culture, social conditions and the relationship to land and the environment. A combination of historical human impact, environmental degradation, cultural alienation, climate change, natural disasters and multiple government interventions. A situation which has left many locals wondering how they will remain on and in their tribal homelands.
Primary Title
- Why Apu?
Episode Title
- Part 1: Ngā Rākau Horo
Date Broadcast
- Monday 29 September 2025
Start Time
- 18 : 00
Finish Time
- 18 : 30
Duration
- 30:00
Series
- 1
Episode
- 3-1
Channel
- Whakaata Maori
Broadcaster
- Whakaata Maori
Programme Description
- Why Apu? Is a seven-part series that explores that very question why is it being consumed? A pātai which is both complex and complicated, intertwining people, culture, social conditions and the relationship to land and the environment. A combination of historical human impact, environmental degradation, cultural alienation, climate change, natural disasters and multiple government interventions. A situation which has left many locals wondering how they will remain on and in their tribal homelands.
Episode Description
- Episode 3 explores the current forestry situation in Te Tai Rāwhiti post Cyclone Gabrielle. More than a year on from Cyclone Gabrielle, what’s happening? In part 1 of 3, Ūawa local Hera Ngata Gibson is hōhā with the continuous pine that ends up on the beaches. Rain anxiety is real and while coasties are known for their resilience, factoring in the weather has become the norm for whānau like Tokomaru Bay resident Wi Wharehinga. Forestry companies share their current situation post cyclone and the Ministerial Land Use Inquiry. They explain future land management and dealing with erosion prone areas.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- TV & Radio
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
- Maori
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Environmental policy--New Zealand--Gisborne District
- Environmental management--New Zealand--Gisborne District
- Ngāti Porou (New Zealand people)
- Documentary television programs--New Zealand
- Te Whānau a Apanui (New Zealand people)
Genres
- Community
- Documentary
- Environment
- Nature
Contributors
- Te Amokura Productions (Production Unit)
- Te Māngai Pāho (Funder)
Subjects
- Environmental policy--New Zealand--Gisborne District
- Environmental management--New Zealand--Gisborne District
- Ngāti Porou (New Zealand people)
- Documentary television programs--New Zealand
- Te Whānau a Apanui (New Zealand people)