What can we learn from comparing the lives of rainforest tribes to the residents of Tokyo? Science and big data enables us to visualise consumer society’s impact on endangered wildlife, but what do we do with that knowledge? How can a deeper understanding of Whanau, Kaitiakitanga and Whakapapa help the face of Manukau change in a more sustainable way?

Sustainability Manager at Auckland Airport, Martin is English ex-pat living in Manukau who enjoys thinking globally and implementing positive change.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx