Transforming geographies: Performing Indigenous-Māori ontologies and ethics of more-than-human care in an era of ecological emergency

Yates, Amanda

Abstract – Tuhinga Whakarāpopoto

This paper explores how spatial governance models oriented to the well-being of the more-than-human might better enable Indigenous peoples’ capacity to live-well-with and care for our more-than-human whanaunga (kin). The discussion positions Indigenous more-than-human ontologies as a cultural framework that supplants human-centrism with a focus on holistic ecological well-being. The paper considers how a culture of holistic ecological well-being might be spatially emplaced through well-being-led planning tools that ground these ontologies in neighbourhoods, cities, and wider afield.

Other reports associated with this research

Yates, A.M. (2019). Whanake mai te mauri ora: Think piece – an expanded wellbeing framework and urban science data tool for integrated wellbeing governance. Report for Building Better Homes, Towns and Cities: Mauri ora and urban wellbeing. Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland: BBHTC.

Yates, A.M., Nair, N. & Renwick, J. (2019). Whanake Mai Te Ara Hiko: Think piece – Wellbeing-led, home-based energy infrastructures and low emissions transport. Report for Building Better Homes, Towns and Cities: Mauri ora and urban wellbeing. Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland: BBHTC.

Articles associated with this research – Karere Tūhono

News: BBHTC wellbeing compass aids in Bill submission

27 January 2022: In late November, Te Tatau o Te Arawa, which represents Te Arawa whānui, made a submission on the Resource Management (Enabling Housing Supply and Other Matters) Amendment Bill. In the submission Te Tatau called for the Bill to be wellbeing and urban regeneration-led to allow for wider positive effect. Te Tatau o Te Arawa is a research partner in Building Better Homes, Towns and Cities Urban Wellbeing – Ngā Kāinga Ora programme. In making the submission on the Bill they referred to the Te Tatau Mauri Ora Housing Development Wellbeing Compass co-created with AUT’s He Puna Ora Urban Regeneration Lab as part of the BBHTC Kāinga-Ora Urban Wellbeing programme. The compass tool is used to create a holistic social, cultural, and ecological wellbeing model for wellbeing-led urban planning and development. >> Read More

Media article: Kāhu ki Rotorua: Compass helps define road to holistic papa kainga – Te Tatau me te taonga kapehu

17 November 2021: This New Zealand Herald/Rotorua Daily Post article includes an interview with BBHTC researcher Dr Amanda Yates (Ngati Rangiwewehi, Ngati Whakaue, Te Aitanga a Māhaki, Rongowhakaata) Associate Professor at AUT and Leader of BBHTC’s Kainga Ora – Urban Wellbeing programme about the team’s Compass Tool. >> Read More

Radio interview: Dr Amanda Yates Lead Researcher Mauri Ora and Urban Wellbeing Project

26 August 2019: Waatea News interviews Dr Amanda Yates about her research for Building Better Homes, Towns and Cities (BBHTC) Ko Nga wa Kainga hei Whakamahorahora National Science Challenge. New Zealand could be positioned to lead the world by developing a first-ever Mauri ora or “all-of-life” urban wellbeing data tool and framework, according to Amanda’s recently published research.

News: Radical rethink of our cities will improve urban wellbeing

15 August 2019: New Zealand could be positioned to lead the world by developing a first-ever Mauri ora or “all-of-life” urban wellbeing data tool and framework, according to the latest findings from Building Better Homes, Towns and Cities. >> Read More

News: Field days in ‘meanwhile spaces’

10 June 2019: From 1 March to 31 May 2019, the Building Better Mauriora and Urban Wellbeing team led a South Auckland-based wellbeing-focused co-design project with AUT sustainability students, local communities, The Southern Initiative, Healthy Families, Panuku, and the Auckland Teaching Gardens at the Papatoetoe Food Hub ‘meanwhile space’. >> Read More

News: Biodiversity can enhance urban wellbeing

28 May 2019: The Building Better Mauriora and Urban Wellbeing team were at Auckland’s Ōtara Library over the Easter school holidays presenting urban wellbeing research news, leading biodiversity activations, and discussing how a more biodiverse Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland could enhance urban wellbeing. >> Read More

Keywords – Kupu Hāngai

Wellbeing, collective wellbeing, community wellbeing, ecological emergency, ethics of care, holistic well-being, Indigenous ontology, spatial governance, transformative tools, mauri ora

Fields of Research – Āpure Rangahau

Urban design; Sociology; Psychology; Community planning; Built environment and design; Community engagement

 

Date – Te Wā Whakarewa

2021-08

 

Type – Te Auaha

Journal paper

Collections – Kohinga Kaupapa
Citation – Kupu Hautoa

Yates, A. (2021). Transforming geographies: Performing Indigenous-Māori ontologies and ethics of more-than-human care in an era of ecological emergency. New Zealand Geographer, 77, 2, 101–113. DOI: 10.1111/nzg.12302

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