The Kauri Project

The Kauri Project’s key objective is to educate and encourage the awareness of the public, in respect of the preservation, protection and conservation of kauri, and it’s associated ecosystem including associated fauna and flora, through engaging with Iwi, artists including international artists, indigenous artists and communities, scientists, educators and the general public and the development of exhibitions, installations, hui, seminars, symposium, film, music, written word, publication, workshops, alternative media, and, by any other means, in New Zealand and overseas, to advance knowledge and understanding of this taonga in order to facilitate protection of the kauri species and to advance environmental knowledge and understanding generally. Our belief is that a creative cultural engagement engenders a deep emotional connection essential for the public broadly to understand, and respond to, the messaging around kauri dieback.