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Mauri Compass model calibrated for the marine environment
KEY INSIGHTS
- Model calibration enhances marine environment stewardship. The calibration of the Mauri Compass model signifies a leap forward in locally led environmental management. Using culturally resonant and ecologically sound methodologies, it empowers communities to monitor and preserve their marine ecosystems more effectively.
- Educational curriculum secures model integrity and longevity. The development of a curriculum for teaching the Mauri Compass model ensures the preservation of its foundational principles while fostering a new generation of knowledgeable guardians equipped to manage marine resources sustainably.
- Future development prioritises inclusivity of marine species. Anticipated advancements of the Mauri Compass model include diversifying the range of marine species covered. This evolution underscores a commitment to a holistic approach to marine management, rooted in an appreciation for biodiversity.
Ministry for the Environment Hui Matauranga:
Insights Summit June 2024
"Mauri Compass Model calibrated specifically for the marine environment"
The following summary forms one output from the Sustainable Seas Science Challenge Project: "Huataukina o hapū e!"
The Mauri Compass framework is being used extensively in freshwater resource management to assist whanau, hapū, iwi and landowners assess the impact of factors affecting the mauri of their lands and rivers.
This project provided the first opportunity to calibrate the Mauri Compass to include rohe moana and marine taonga species.
The co-development phase was carried out through wananga on marae. This process resulted in expanding three existing Mauri Compass Attributes; ‘Taonga Richness’, ‘Taonga Abundance’, and ‘Taonga Health’. Kina was the exemplar model with Paua/Abalone, Koura/Rock Lobster, Kutai/mussels, Tio/Oyster, Marine Flora and Marine Mammals to be calibrated.
It is important to note that a teaching curriculum was also developed to support accredited Mauri Compass Assessors and Tauira.
This ensures that the integrity of the model endures and that our Kaitiaki, locally and around NZs coastlines are supported in looking after our taonga tuku iho.
The following summary forms one output from the Sustainable Seas Science Challenge Project: "Huataukina o hapū e!"
The Mauri Compass framework is being used extensively in freshwater resource management to assist whanau, hapū, iwi and landowners assess the impact of factors affecting the mauri of their lands and rivers.
This project provided the first opportunity to calibrate the Mauri Compass to include rohe moana and marine taonga species.
The co-development phase was carried out through wananga on marae. This process resulted in expanding three existing Mauri Compass Attributes; ‘Taonga Richness’, ‘Taonga Abundance’, and ‘Taonga Health’. Kina was the exemplar model with Paua/Abalone, Koura/Rock Lobster, Kutai/mussels, Tio/Oyster, Marine Flora and Marine Mammals to be calibrated.
It is important to note that a teaching curriculum was also developed to support accredited Mauri Compass Assessors and Tauira.
This ensures that the integrity of the model endures and that our Kaitiaki, locally and around NZs coastlines are supported in looking after our taonga tuku iho.
'The Treble'
Excellence in Maori Farming Awards
Ahuwhenua Trophy Winners
Three Years: 2022, 2023, 2024
Three Different Categories: Sheep & Beef, Horticulture, Dairy
Accredited Mauri Compass Training Courses
Level 1: Introductory Course
Level 2: Baseline Assessors Course
Level 3: Train the Trainers Course
Enrol now to gain the skills to measure the "pulse of Papatuanuku"
Accredited Mauri Compass Assessor Training.
Mauri Compass Cultural Monitoring Programmes
We have trained representatives from Ātihau Whanganui and the Ngāti Rangi Taiao Team as part of our ongoing cultural monitoring programmes.
Wi Pere Trust use the Mauri Compass to enhance the cultural and environmental aspects of their farming operations.
Ngati Mutunga applying the Mauri Compass to the Urenui River
Featuring in the Taranaki State of Environment Report 2022
Kaitiaki from Te Runanga o Ngati Mutunga have completed the training course and become accredited Mauri Compass Assessors. They are now leading their own Mauri Compass monitoring programmes.
How Te Runanga o Ngati Mutunga applied the Mauri Compass to the Urenui River and Mimitangiatua River.
Accredited Mauri Compass Training Courses for Regional Council staff
Steve Ruru, CEO of the Taranaki Regional Council led the way for a training package for 30 staff members. We were hosted by Te Runanga o Ngati Mutunga [Urenui].
Download our mahinga kai toolkit from the MfE website
This report is intended to provide a starting point for implementing mahinga kai, as required by the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020.
The report was commissioned by the Ministry for the Environment and offers tools and guidance that tangata whenua and regional councils may wish to use to facilitate the inclusion of mahinga kai values in regional plans by 2024.
Te Wai Maori Trust
We would like to acknowledge the support from Te Wai Maori Trust. Donna Flavell [Chairperson], Ian Ruru, Erina Watene Rawiri, Maria Nepia, Rawiri Faulkner and Pahia Turia. The Ngati Mutunga Report was funded through the Wai Ora Fund in 2020.