Art meets science

A new art exhibition in Rawene invites artists to connect with scientists, iwi and others engaged in research to explore the role art might play in ecological education and activism in the face of kauri dieback disease. Kauri ki Uta, Kauri ki Tai, which will remain on display at No 1 Parnell Gallery until Tuesday next week, features the work of more than 20 mostly Northland artists as well as acclaimed photographer Laurence Aberhart. It is part of the Kauri Project, launched in 2013.