This innovative decision-making tool considers a range of worldviews, from mātauranga Māori to engineering and science, and uses the concept of mauri (lifeforce) as the measure of sustainability, observing the four dimensions of environmental, cultural, social and economic wellbeing.

Dr Kēpa Morgan FEngNZ (Ngāti Pikiao of Te Arawa) is an experienced Consultant Engineer, Researcher, Academic and General Manager with an accomplished track record working with indigenous knowledge in complex systems, renewables, forestry and water resource management.