The Bridge Between Two Worlds, with Jade Gibson

Bridging mātauranga Māori and Western science through whenua, listening, and belonging

Jade Gibson (Ngāti Porou, Te Aitanga a Mate) is a rangatahi voice, environmental researcher, and host of Te Karanga o Te Whenua. Returning home to Whareponga, she learnt to listen to the call of the land through living on and being with the whenua. Her kōrero shows that reconnection is a journey of listening, and that those who can walk between both worlds have a role in supporting change in people and systems.

Hoki mai ki Whareponga kia whakamātou koe i nga waiparapara o te Hotohoto e

Return to Whareponga that you may be blessed by the healing waters of the Hotohoto River

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Disclaimer

Te Karanga o Te Whenua is led by researchers based at the Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research Group, now part of the Bioeconomy Science Institute – Maiangi Taiao. The stories shared in Te Karanga o Te Whenua are personal accounts that were recorded with permission and are presented to reflect the lived experiences, perspectives, and voices of the research partners. These narratives are shared in good faith to inform, reflect, and inspire listeners, and are not intended for advisory purposes. The views expressed are those of the individuals featured and do not necessarily represent the views of the funders or hosting organisations.