Welcome to Nga Mahi Te Taiao

Based in Te Tairawhiti region of Aotearoa New Zealand,
Nga Mahi Te Taiao is an independent natural resource management and sustainable development organisation providing research, education, planning and project management services to individuals and communities, whanau, hapu and iwi, schools, industry, and local and central government.

He Tai Ora, the Living Sea

He Tai Ora, the Living Sea, is a Learning Experience Outside the Classroom (LEOTC) program that explores the coastal environment as a key learning context. The Experiencing Marine Reserves Project (EMR) comprises an important part of the program.

He Awa Ora, Healthy Rivers

He Awa Ora Healthy Rivers is a holistic, science based project that aims to improve the understanding, appreciation and management of our freshwater environments. He awa ora is also delivered as an LEOTC program.

Key principles guiding our work are:

  • Community participation
  • The restoration of natural resource abundance
  • Education in, about and for the environment
  • Recognition that research and development exist within a social and cultural landscape

Nga Mahi Te Taiao (Te Mahi a Taiao Ltd)

Environment and Natural Resources
Research Education Planning Development

79 Paraone Rd Gisborne Te Turanganui a Kiwa
Aotearoa New Zealand
Ph: 06 8687133 or 021 1771926
Email: amyhardy@nmtt.co.nz