Rescheduled workshop: Developing a Tairāwhiti Blue Economy

Trust Tairāwhiti has partnered with Sustainable Seas to host a workshop on developing a bluewater economy in Tairāwhiti. This workshop will explore what a blue economy could be for Tairāwhiti, why it matters, and how we can bring it about.

Tairāwhiti has the potential to develop a bluewater economy made up of marine activities that generate economic value and contribute positively to ecological, cultural and social well-being.

This is a public event, open to all. Please ensure you register your attendance. 

The workshop will cover:

• An introduction to Sustainable Seas.

• New Zealand’s bluewater economy in practice.

• Regional approaches.

• Indigenising the blue economy for Māori: iwi collective approaches and specialised fisheries plans.

• Sector and product examples including aquaculture, marine eco-tourism and fishing.

• An overview of resources and tools available to explore opportunities.

• Discussion on opportunities for a blue economy in Tairāwhiti.

Presenters

• Dr Julie Hall
  Director - Sustainable Seas National Science Challenge

• Nick Lewis
  Theme Leader Blue Economy - Sustainable Seas National Science Challenge

• Jodie Kuntzsch
  Chief Executive - Moananui Blue Economy Cluster

• Peter Vitasovich
  Chief Executive and Director of Whakatōhea Mussels (Ōpōtiki) Limited