This session examines the integration of maramataka into urban restoration methodologies. Erana Walker and Wiremu Puke will present frameworks for incorporating indigenous ecological knowledge systems into urban planning and restoration practice. The webinar will address the temporal optimization of restoration interventions based on lunar cycles and seasonal indicators, alongside methods for culturally appropriate community engagement.

Erana Walker is a post-doctoral research fellow at the University of Waikato. Her research has focused on ways that indigenous peoples connect with nature in urban settings. Wiremu Puke is a cultural historian and a master carver whose work centers on reviving traditional knowledge to guide ecological restoration. He brings a deep understanding of local whakapapa, whenua, and customary stewardship.