Takapūwāhia community collaborates with scientists to map natural hazard risks for enhanced resilience and disaster response.

The Takapūwāhia community in Porirua, New Zealand, has collaborated with It's Our Fault scientists to map natural hazard risks, including earthquakes and tsunamis, affecting its 1,500 residents, mainly from Ngāti Toa Rangatira iwi. This initiative aims to enhance community resilience and disaster response by blending scientific data with indigenous knowledge. Following its success, the program will expand to support two additional communities in the Wellington region.

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