Out of the darkness
An Exhibition of Youth Perspectives on Tairāwhiti in a Changing Climate
A collaboration between local photographer Josie McClutchie and award-winning sociologist, Professor Holly Thorpe (University of Waikato), 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.
With 24 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.
Hinepare Marae
Hinepare Marae
Rangitukia whānau at the exhibition launch at Midway Surf Club
Nick Tupara launches the exhibition, with special guests Sir Selwyn Tanetoa Parata and Pāpā Rau
Hannah Webb standing with one of her three photos
Exhibition launch on the second anniversary of Cyclone Gabrielle
Rangitukia whānau at the launch
Max Phillips standing alongside his photo
Sophee Hills was coaching a skateboarding lesson and happened to see herself in the exhibition at Gisborne Girls High School
Jenny-May Clarkson enjoying the exhibition at the Sport NZ Connections Conference in Wellington
Raelene Castle, Chief Executive of Sport New Zealand, checking out the exhibition
Te Waiotu Fairlie sharing the exhibition with Surfing NZ Chief Executive Ben Kennings in Wellington
An Exhibition of Youth Perspectives on Tairāwhiti in a Changing Climate
The ‘Out of the Darkness’ Exhibition creates a dynamic space to learn from, and be moved by, rangatahi knowledge and experiences of climate change.
It was created to be mobile, and with the generous support of Lotteries Grant it is on the move around the region, to schools, marae and sports clubs. The idea is to center rangatahi voices and experiences, and to spark new conversations, awareness, understanding & action.
If you missed out, keep an eye on this page for upcoming events.
Enquiries to hthorpe@waikato.ac.nz or josiemak@gmail.com
Upcoming events
Gisborne Girls High School, 12-14 August
Rau Aroha, 15 August (for a few weeks), Gisborne
Recent events
Sport New Zealand Connections Conference, 14-15 July, Wellington
Hinepare Marae: 2nd-4th May, 2025, Rangitukia
Exhibition Launch: 11th February, 2025, Midway Conference Venue, Gisborne
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