The ever-changing recreational uses of Whakarewarewa Forest: A multiparty research collaboration
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Authors
Alton, Bronwyn
Crawshaw, Clare
Crawshaw, Clare
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Grantor
Date
2023-09-08
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Other
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Keyword
Tourism
Recreational uses
Whakarewarewa forest - New Zealand
Research analysis
Management strategies
Recreational uses
Whakarewarewa forest - New Zealand
Research analysis
Management strategies
ANZSRC Field of Research Code (2020)
Citation
Alton, B., & Crawshaw, C. (2023, 8 September 2023). The ever-changing recreational uses of Whakarewarewa Forest: a multiparty research collaboration [Symposium presentation]. Te Manawa Reka Curiosity Symposium, Toi Ohomai Te Pūkenga, Tauranga, New Zealand.
Abstract
This research project explored the demographics of the current users of Rotorua’s recreational forests and was spearheaded by Toi Ohomai | Te Pūkenga kaimahi Bronwyn Alton and Clare Crawshaw, along with Toi Ohomai | Te Pūkenga ākonga who were recruited to participate as field researchers in the data collection process. The project is supported by RotoruaNZ and the Titokorangi and Whakarewarewa Forest Recreational Management Group, who are key stakeholders. The ongoing study identifies the demographics of Whakarewarewa Forest users and aims to be a key resource to support decision making and management strategies for the district. This presentation will share the key findings from the data collected and will reflect on the significant research opportunity provided to the participating ākonga, discussing how this partnership supported building their research capacity and enabled them to learn with purpose. As kaiako in a Level 5 business programme (NZ Diploma in Business) it is important to us that ākonga are involved in critically assessing the changing world around them including ako relationships that accelerate understanding of the changing environment and their own development. This presentation will share reflections from ākonga and kaimahi on their learnings. The involvement of, and partnering with, ākonga in research provides many opportunities and we aim to inspire other kaimahi to do the same in all programmes at Te Pūkenga subsidiaries.