“How do we affect system change and how do we shift to a more regenerative, more ecological, pluriversal or place based culture? We need to actively begin to build cultural systems that rebuilds mauri, social and ecological viability.”

Associate Professor Amanda Yates works with Councils, iwi and communities exploring place-based, indigenous-led strategies and actions for urban transformation in an era of climate and biodiversity emergency. We speak with Amanda about her practice and the changes that need to occur in our system.