Ahi-kā-roa : identifying the resilience of iwi to natural hazards : a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Science in Earth Science at Massey University, Manawatū campus, New Zealand

Simple item page
dc.contributor.authorGabrielsen, Hollei Whiungarangi
dc.date.accessioned2016-01-20T00:10:38Z
dc.date.available2016-01-20T00:10:38Z
dc.date.issued2015
dc.description.abstractMaori indicators of resilience derive from strong cultural foundations based on key Maori concepts. The resilience of Ngati Rangi, a central North Island iwi, originates from their continued residence under the shelter of their volcanic ancestor, Mt. . Ruapehu, for over 1,000 years; ahi-ka-roa. The research considered the relationship between marae placement and volcanic processes, particularly volcanic flows, and prioritised Ngati Rangi marae for civil defence use during an emergency. Several discussions were held with members of Ngati Rangi to understand what key cultural factors make up their resilience. Emerging findings were that (1) a correlation exists between key Maori concepts and the resilience of Ngati Rangi which strongly formed their baseline indicators; (2) ahi-ka-roa, physically supported by population and active marae, is a measurable construct for resilience. The findings also blended together matauranga Maori and natural hazards research, which is lacking in current emergency management approaches.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10179/7435
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherMassey Universityen_US
dc.rightsThe Authoren_US
dc.subjectMaorien_US
dc.subjectEmergency managementen_US
dc.subjectNatural disastersen_US
dc.subjectNew Zealanden_US
dc.subjectRuapehu Districten_US
dc.subjectNgāti Rangien_US
dc.subjectResearch Subject Categories::INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AREAS::Ethnicityen_US
dc.titleAhi-kā-roa : identifying the resilience of iwi to natural hazards : a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Science in Earth Science at Massey University, Manawatū campus, New Zealanden_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
massey.contributor.authorGabrielsen, Hollei Whiungarangien_US
thesis.degree.disciplineEarth Scienceen_US
thesis.degree.grantorMassey Universityen_US
thesis.degree.levelMastersen_US
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science (M.Sc.)en_US
Files
Original bundle
Now showing 1 - 2 of 2
Thumbnail Image
Name:
01_front.pdf
Size:
110.54 KB
Format:
Adobe Portable Document Format
Description:
Download
Thumbnail Image
Name:
02_whole.pdf
Size:
22.58 MB
Format:
Adobe Portable Document Format
Description:
Download
License bundle
Now showing 1 - 1 of 1
Thumbnail Image
Name:
license.txt
Size:
804 B
Format:
Item-specific license agreed upon to submission
Description:
Download
Collections
Theses and Dissertations