Micrometeorologist Christian Stiegler

A Greenhouse Gas Emissions Scientist with the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA), Dr
Christian Stiegler is a pākehā scientist focussed on climate change. Born in Austria, Christian is relatively new to
Aotearoa, having moved to the country in October 2023. In conversation with NZASE science communicator,
Sneha Pillai, Christian shares his journey and learnings as a micrometeorologist.

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Tiakitanga

Many schools use the term kaitiakitanga to mean caring for our environment as a responsible NZ citizen. While a worthwhile aspiration, nevertheless it can unintentionally ride roughshod over a Māori tikanga with deeper meanings which need to be considered.
In consultation with Nick Bryant (Ngāpuhi, Ngati Whatua) Mike Stone learns more about kaitiakitanga and tiakitanga.

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