Why have a cup of tea and a kōrero?

Trevor Waikawa is a catchment adviser, passionate about supporting landowners to get better outcomes for the taiao (environment). He does this through listening to the landowners and their aspirations, working for the benefit of the people and the land (whenua). “Healthy land means healthy people”, he says.

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Have a go:

1. What gives Trevor the most buzz in his role?

2. In Trevor’s catchment area what is the main issue?

3. Why is it beneficial for an adviser like Trevor to take the time for a cup of tea and a kōrero?

Stretch yourself:

4. Trevor says if the environment is healthy, our people are healthy. Explain what this means.

5. List all the people Trevor says are needed to collectively achieve the best outcomes. Why do you think it is important they are all included?