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The Waiwhatu Project: Developing Shared Language (English-Te Reo Māori) for Communicating Geothermal Scientific Terms

A. Blair, A. Campbell, M. Climo, P. Siratovich, U. Fairhall, C. Ruha

GRC2024 paper. In the Waiwhatu Project, we created five new kupu (words) in Te Reo (language) Māori relating to geothermal.We share the process for developing, testing and sharing the new kupu.

Indigenous participation in geothermal projects: learnings from Aotearoa New Zealand

A. Blair, M. Climo, A. Campbell, L. Lovell

GRC2024 paper. This paper provides an actionable guide for indigenous groups on how to participate in geothermal projects, beginning with critical internal pre-work before engaging with developers. It is also for developers to grow their knowledge and capacity to effectively and appropriately engage with indigenous groups.

Cultural sustainability thresholds to measure the mauri of Indigenous Māori values impacted by geothermal engineering projects

N. Taute, K. Morgan, J. Ingham, R. Archer, T. Fa'aui

Journal paper, in Environmental and Sustainability Indicators. Developing a list of Māori values pertinent to geothermal development, followed by a companion list of corresponding sustainability indicators that defined measurable parameters as quantitative representations of these Māori values.

Incorporating Māori world views in the Rotorua geothermal system management plan

Tamara Mutu and Penny Doorman

NZGW2023 paper. The Draft Rotorua System Management Plan has been co-developed by the Council and tangata whenua, to embed the unique perspectives and mātauranga (knowledge) of tangata whenua; and to reflect the aspirations of tangata whenua.

Stakeholder Engagement: A Supercritical Geothermal Example

M. Climo, A. Blair, A. Campbell, I. Chambefort, U. Fairhall

WGC2023 paper. This paper outlines a supercritical geothermal research programme’s approach to stakeholder engagement and communication, and shares some lessons learned in key elements in the engagement approach.

Commercial Arrangements Underpinning Aotearoa New Zealand’s Industrial Scale Geothermal Operations

M. Climo, A. Blair, A. Campbell, B. Carey

NZGW2022 paper. This paper overviews the current business venture arrangements of large geothermal operations, both electricity and process heat (geoheat), and considers what type of business venture arrangements might be best placed to accelerate deep geothermal exploration.

Māori values in geothermal management and development

N. Taute, K. Morgan, J. Ingham, R. Archer, T. Fa'aui

Journal paper, AlterNative, 2022. Exploration of Māori values in geothermal development.

Ngā Wai Ariki o Rotorua:He Kohikohinga

Lani Kereopa, Nga Wai Ariki Ki Rotorua: Ahi Kaa Roa Roopu

NZGW2021 Abstract. A Te Ao Māori perspective on how we measure mauri or health of geothermal and describe the significant change in geothermal use and management due to the intergenerational impacts of colonisation and resultant loss of control over their natural resources.

A supercritical journey into Te Ao Māori

A. Blair, A. Campbell, M. Climo, I. Chambefort

NZGW2021 Abstract. In the Geothermal: The Next Generation research programme we are taking a Māori-first approach to engagement, recognising that Māori are key players in Aotearoa’s next generation of geothermal development and custodians of geothermal resources.

Empowering Indigenous Epistemologies in Geothermal Development

Te Kīpa Kēpa B. Morgan, Oliver W. McMillan, Dylan N. Taute, Tumanako N. Fa’aui

NZGW2021 Abstract. A geothermal development assessment tool has been developed by adapting the Mauri Model Decision Making Framework. Mauri is a metric that is capable of representing the change in life supporting capacity of things and collections of things.

Indigenous Developments: Looking back to move forward

Sandra Eru and Loretta Lovell

WGC2020 paper. The paper considers the different forms and commercial structures of geothermal development Maori have chosen and are participating in. As well as the lessons which can be learnt when working for or negotiating with indigenous peoples, from the Maori experience.

Finding the Balance: Community Engagement in the Development of the Rotorua System Management Plan

Penny Doorman, Rawiri Bhana, Freya Camburn

WGC2020 paper. Maori perspectives will be reflected in the broad scope of the Rotorua Geothermal System Manangement Plan, which extends beyond the traditional content, to include community values, relationships, history, mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge) and Māori aspirations.

Cultural views, perspectives, and observations of the health and wellbeing of the Rotorua Geothermal System

Sharon Porter, Roku Mihinui, Lorraine Hall, Reg Naera, Fred Clubb, Lani Kereopa, Kataraina George, Elva Conroy

NZGW2020 paper. There has been a significant change in geothermal use and management over time by tangata whenua due to the intergenerational impacts of colonisation and resultant loss of control over their natural resources. Te Ahi Kaa Roa hope the knowledge and mātauranga shared as part of the current work with Council will help to inform future management and monitoring of the system.

He Puna i Rawaka, He Puna Whakatōtō

Charlotte Severne, Gayle Leaf, Wairākei Charitable Trust

NZGW2020 paper. Wairakei land containing geothermal resources has passed through three significant occupation stages. Understanding how these stages have impacted on the whenua and its kaitiaki is important for the restoration and rehabilitation of their mana i te whenua.

An holistic approach to impact assesment: revitalising the presence of Māori values for cultural sustainability of geothermal development

Dylan Taute, Kepa Morgan, Jason Ingham, Rosalind Archer, Tūmanako Fa’aui

NZGW2019 paper. In revitalising the representation of Māori values within today’s ‘western-traditional’ impact assessment context, the three components are positioned alongside western values such as environmental, societal, and economical parameters. This parallel consideration of Māori values and western values contributes to a more holistic overview of the geothermal development sector.

Geothermal Fuels Prosperity: How geothermal projects in New Zealand are catalyzing significant socio-economic benefits for Māori

A. Blair, P.A. Siratovich, A. Campbell

This paper summarizes the growing opportunity for significant socio-economic benefits to Māori arising from geothermal development.

Nga Wai Ariki o Rotorua Changing the Way We Manage the Rotorua Geothermal System

Penny Doorman, Freya Camburn, Paul Scholes, Mariana de P. S. Zuquim

NZGW2017 paper. The current review of the Rotorua Regional Geothermal Plan and the development of a system management plan (SMP) for the Rotorua Geothermal System is involving a comprehensive process, including and giving effect to a partnership approach under the Treaty of Waitangi (Te Tiriti).

Kaitiakitanga future geothermal innovation and direct use

Alec Wilson, Taparoto Nicholson, Greg Bignall, Diane Bradshaw

NZGW2017 paper. This paper will explore kaitiakitanga, future geothermal innovation and direct use and show how Māori work best and most productively in collaboration – to develop scale in business and leverage existing resources.

Kaitiakitanga and the next 10,000 megawatts

Alec Wilson, Taparoto Nicholson, Greg Bignall, Diane Bradshaw

NZGW2015 paper. This paper provides guidelines for sustainable use of Māori geothermal resources, in order for interested groups to develop realistic development scenarios that balance kaitiakitanga and what hurdles need to be overcome to initiate the appropriate type and scale of resource utilisation.

A Holistic Approach to Geothermal Power Plant Option Selection for the Te Ahi O Maui Geothermal Projec

Ben Gibson, Tomai Fox, Colleen Skerrett, Stuart McDonnell, Aaron Hochwimmer and Kevin de Groot

WGC2015 paper. The Te Ahi O Maui project, in Kawerau New Zealand, aims to develop the resource beneath the lands of the Kawerau A8D Ahu Whenua Trust. As part of the Te Ahi O Maui geothermal project we have combined a conventional optional selection process with the Mauri Assessment Model.

Connection of Ngati Tuwharetoa (Bay of Plenty) With the Kawerau Geothermal Field, New Zealand

B. Adlam, S. King

WGC2015 paper. Ngati Tuwharetoa (BoP) traces its connection to the Kaweraub geothermal field from the arrival of their great ancestor, Ngatoroirangi in 1300s. There is an interwoven connection between the people of Ngati Tuwharetoa (BoP) and the natural resources of the geothermal field.

The Nga Awa Purua Geothermal Project, Rotokawa, New Zealand

Kevin McLoughlin, Aroha Campbell, Greg Ussher

WGC2010 paper. A joint venture ownership structure may be applicable elsewhere, facilitating development of geothermal resources while ensuring alignment of goals and a fair return for the benefit of indigenous geothermal resource owners or communities that provide access to the resources.

New Zealand geothermal resource ownership - cultural and historical perspective

B. White, G. Morris, T. Lumb

WGC1995 paper. Who exactly who has the right to develop the resource? Despite various Acts of Parliament setting this out there is confusion and a need to consider the rights of the indigenous Maori people and the extent of their interest in geothermal resources.

Traditional use of geothermal resources by New Zealand Maori

C. Severne

WGC1995 paper. This paper covers Maori traditional use of the geothermal resources in the Taupo Volcanic Zone using existing research by the New Zealand Waitangi Tribunal and information from early explorers.

Maori issues relating to the geothermal resource

T. Tutua-Nathan

NZGW1998 paper. This paper examines some of the issues that have arisen as a result, of more active participation and awareness by Maori people towards their traditional taonga, the geothermal resource.

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The Waiwhatu Project: Developing Shared Language (English-Te Reo Māori) for Communicating Geothermal Scientific Terms

Indigenous participation in geothermal projects: learnings from Aotearoa New Zealand

Cultural sustainability thresholds to measure the mauri of Indigenous Māori values impacted by geothermal engineering projects

Incorporating Māori world views in the Rotorua geothermal system management plan

Stakeholder Engagement: A Supercritical Geothermal Example

Commercial Arrangements Underpinning Aotearoa New Zealand’s Industrial Scale Geothermal Operations

Māori values in geothermal management and development

Ngā Wai Ariki o Rotorua:He Kohikohinga

A supercritical journey into Te Ao Māori

Empowering Indigenous Epistemologies in Geothermal Development

Indigenous Developments: Looking back to move forward

Finding the Balance: Community Engagement in the Development of the Rotorua System Management Plan

Cultural views, perspectives, and observations of the health and wellbeing of the Rotorua Geothermal System

He Puna i Rawaka, He Puna Whakatōtō

An holistic approach to impact assesment: revitalising the presence of Māori values for cultural sustainability of geothermal development

Geothermal Fuels Prosperity: How geothermal projects in New Zealand are catalyzing significant socio-economic benefits for Māori

Nga Wai Ariki o Rotorua Changing the Way We Manage the Rotorua Geothermal System

Kaitiakitanga future geothermal innovation and direct use

Kaitiakitanga and the next 10,000 megawatts

A Holistic Approach to Geothermal Power Plant Option Selection for the Te Ahi O Maui Geothermal Projec

Connection of Ngati Tuwharetoa (Bay of Plenty) With the Kawerau Geothermal Field, New Zealand

The Nga Awa Purua Geothermal Project, Rotokawa, New Zealand

New Zealand geothermal resource ownership - cultural and historical perspective

Traditional use of geothermal resources by New Zealand Maori

Maori issues relating to the geothermal resource

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