Guiding the way in asset management, Āpōpō takes delight in presenting to all international communities the newly developed Āpōpō Guide. Āpōpō (Infrastructure Asset Management Professionals Incorporated) is a founding member of IFME and the leading professional association for infrastructure asset management in New Zealand.
The Āpōpō Guide is designed for those practicing infrastructure asset management in Aotearoa and is a comprehensive online resource that goes beyond traditional asset management by weaving Te Reo Māori (the Māori world view) into the core of managing both built and natural environments. A first of its kind, this guide is a groundbreaking resource that stands to benefit not only New Zealand but all countries with indigenous populations.
It provides users with versatile features including easy searching, note-taking, and incorporates a submission form for submitting fresh and innovative concepts. Enhanced with videos and recordings that convey Mātauranga Māori (traditional knowledge), it embodies the art of storytelling.
Priyani de Silva-Currie, outgoing Āpōpō President and IFME Marketing and Communications Chairperson, explains, “The Āpōpō Guide is New Zealand’s first indigenous asset management guide - bringing together the principles of Mātauranga Māori and our best asset management knowledge. The Guide is designed for asset management practitioners and also for a wider audience who wish to learn more about asset management and how it can benefit their work in holistic ways.”
The asset management industry in New Zealand has invested considerable time and resources to develop the Āpōpō Guide, with contributors from central and local government, consultancy, community and Iwi, and notable subject matter experts providing their knowledge and experience. It enables Āpōpō to showcase it's commitment to integrating indigenous knowledge with western practices as well as strengthen infrastructure asset management practice within New Zealand.
For more information on the guide, visit the website here. To view the video on the guide Āpōpō Guide intro video