Following a tragic boating accident near Bucklands Beach that claimed the life of Tēvita Moeakiola, Māori and Pacific communities are being urged to reconnect with traditional knowledge and respect for the ocean. Rob Hewitt, Water Safety New Zealand’s Kaihautū Māori, says many drownings are preventable, and that Māori and Pasifika men in particular need to embrace tikanga and safe boating practices to stay alive. PMN Senior Reporter Khalia Strong spoke with him about the lessons from this tragic