Key Principles
The Mauri Compass is grounded in essential Māori principles, which include:
Assessment Process
The Mauri Compass employs a comprehensive assessment process that includes desktop research, fieldwork, and extensive engagement with tangata whenua. This process is designed to capture the historical, current, and future connections and relationships of the local Māori communities with the water body. The assessment looks at attributes across three main categories:
The Mauri Compass is grounded in essential Māori principles, which include:
- Whānaungatanga (Relationships): Emphasizes the importance of building and maintaining relationships within the community and with the environment.
- Manaakitanga (Hospitality): Focuses on the care and respect for others, ensuring the well-being of all.
- Rangatiratanga (Leadership and Self-determination): Encourages self-governance and the right of Māori to lead and make decisions regarding their natural resources.
- Kaitiakitanga (Guardianship): Highlights the responsibility of tangata whenua to protect and manage the environment sustainably.
Assessment Process
The Mauri Compass employs a comprehensive assessment process that includes desktop research, fieldwork, and extensive engagement with tangata whenua. This process is designed to capture the historical, current, and future connections and relationships of the local Māori communities with the water body. The assessment looks at attributes across three main categories:
- Te Ao Māori (Māori Worldview Aspects):
- Tangata whenua connection and cultural practices
- Spiritual connections
- Mahinga kai (customary food gathering practices)
- Nga Tini a Tangaroa (Water Resources):
- Availability and health of key mahinga kai species
- Te Ao Taiao (The Environment):
- Habitat condition
- Biodiversity
- Water chemistry
- Biohazards
