Out of the darkness
An Exhibition of Youth Perspectives on Tairāwhiti in a Changing Climate
Thank you to the community for joining us for the launch of our photographic exhibition on February 11, 2025, at the Midway surf club. With 22 black-and-white photos and quotes from our research, ‘Out of the Darkness’ reveals how climate change is shaping the lives of local rangatahi in Tairāwhiti Gisborne. It showcases their courage, strength, resilience and passion.
If you missed out: We are working on a plan to get the exhibition moving around the region. So hopefully it will be coming to a school hall, sports club or marae near you soon!
An Exhibition of Youth Perspectives on Tairāwhiti in a Changing Climate
This exhibition amplifies the voices of rangatahi through the lens of sport. The unique juxtaposition of powerful images of young people in the places they love, accompanied by text from in-depth interviews, prompts new perspectives on the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle and repeated weather events on local youth.
A collaboration between local photographer Josie McClutchie and award-winning sociologist, Professor Holly Thorpe (Waikato University), the exhibition creates a dynamic space to learn from, and be moved by, rangatahi knowledge and experiences of climate change.
Where: Midway Conference Venue
When: 11th February, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Cost: Free
Enquiries to hthorpe@waikato.ac.nz or josiemak@gmail.com
Youth perspectives on Tairāwhiti in a changing climate
Youth perspectives on Tairāwhiti in a changing climate
Youth perspectives on Tairāwhiti in a changing climate
Youth perspectives on Tairāwhiti in a changing climate
Youth perspectives on Tairāwhiti in a changing climate
Youth perspectives on Tairāwhiti in a changing climate