1) Cultural Environmental Assessment Framework: He Kāinga Taurikura is a framework conceptualised to guide and communicate the Hapū assessment of environmental taonga, ensuring its relevance and applicability into the future.

2) Wānanga: Wānanga facilitated knowledge sharing among kaumātua, pakeke, kairuku and kaitiaki of our Hapū to share mātauranga tuku iho, describe the current state, pressures and goals for Tangitū, Kuku Reef, and kuku. One of these wānanga introduced Hapū members to various science tools, methods and technologies, such as underwater drones (Remotely Operated Vehicles, ROV) and environmental DNA (eDNA)).

3) Application of science-based tools, methods and technologies: A pilot field study was completed, and ecosystem data analysed to develop seafloor maps (visualised via Story Map) and inform the development of a Hapū Implementation Plan and an i-Pou Concept Design Plan, particularly in the context of ongoing impacts and restoration efforts following Cyclone Gabrielle in February 2023.

4) Final report: The final report on all phases of the research project for Maungaharuru-Tangitū Trust (MTT).