Fire

Te ahi i te ao Māori: Māori use of fire: Traditional use of fire to inform current and future fire management in New Zealand

Article type: 
Journal article
Key words: 
Te Ahi
Fire
Māori
traditional
Rural
Author(s): 
Grace Aroha Stone
E. R. (Lisa) Langer

This article draws on historical research and presents kōrero with three kaumātua in order to explore the relationship between Māori and fire. By presenting a Māori perspective on fire use and conservation practices, the paper aims to assist rural fire authorities in managing and mitigating the risk of wildfire.

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