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How to Indigenise the blue economy in Aotearoa New Zealand

Rout M, Mika J, Reid J, Whitehead J, Gillies A, Wiremu, F, McLellan G, MacDonald T, & Ruha C (2024)

How to Indigenise the blue economy in Aotearoa New Zealand (Rout et al 2024) synthesises results from five case studies. It also reviews literature that explores the concept of the blue economy and discusses the political and philosophical aspects of ‘Indigenising’ the blue economy. The discussion emphasises the importance of ensuring that solutions are holistic, relational, balanced, and cyclical, in keeping with te ao Māori, or the Māori worldview.

How to Indigenise the blue economy in Aotearoa New Zealand

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