ABOUT WHY APU?
Why Apu? Is a six-part series that explores that very question why is it being consumed? A pātai which is both complex and complicated, intertwining people, culture, social conditions and the relationship to land and the environment. A combination of historical human impact, environmental degradation, cultural alienation, climate change, natural disasters and multiple government interventions. A situation which has left many locals wondering how they will remain on and in their tribal homelands.
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Episode 1 - Raukūmara Pae Maunga
Embark on an awe-inspiring journey into the heart of Raukūmara, a forest teetering on the edge of ecological disaster. In episode one, we delve into the profound spiritual bond shared by Ngāti Porou and Te Whānau-ā-Apanui with their beloved ngahere (forest). Witness their unwavering commitment to rejuvenate this vital ecosystem as the survival of all life downstream hangs in the balance. Don’t miss this powerful exploration of nature, culture, and resilience – the ultimate call to action!
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Episode 2 - Te Awa o Waiapu
Episode 2 focuses on the erosion issue currently facing the Waiapu river. Research shows the awa carries 35 million tonnes of suspended sediment to the sea each year. This is among the highest rates of river sedimentation in the world. Dust storms have become the new norm, that dust… the result of severe erosion over the last 100 years. As cliffs and valleys crumble due to cyclones and heavy rain… the river rises, widens and erodes the banks. Ka apu haere te whenua.