Abstract
1. This is an interim report that presents kōrero from four mana whenua groups from throughout Aotearoa who have shared their views on climate change and their relationships with local and sometimes central government. Sharing their journeys are Aukaha (Kai Tahu), Te Kaahui o Rauru (Taranaki), Ngāi Tamawhariua (Ngāi Te Rangi) and Ngā iwi o Maketū (Te Arawa).
2. They are the result of interviews, kōrero, emails and some limited supplementary supportive material on each community/region that were collected in late 2022 and early 2023.
3. The purpose of this report is to highlight key ideas and experiences of each community or organisation as they relate to addressing climate change for their people. For two of the groups, this includes their experiences in developing climate adaptation plans/strategies.
4. The report discusses the implications of relationships with government as it relates to enhancing rangatiratanga – leadership, customary authority, sovereignty. Rangatiratanga underpinned the efforts of all.