LEVEL 2
Ngāti Te Whiti Marine Cultural Health Index and Mauri Compass Training
Venue to be confirmed
July 28th 11.00AM - August 1st 12.00PM
Programme Overview
Nau mai, haere mai!
Purpose:
Certification:
This certifies that the assessor has successfully completed the requirements of the Ngāti Te Whiti Mauri Compass Level 2 Assessor Training Programme and is verified as a qualified assessor to carry out cultural and environmental monitoring using the Mauri Compass on behalf of Ngāti Te Whiti in partnership with Port Taranaki Limited.
This accreditation confirms the assessor’s capability to:
Level: 2 (Advanced Application)
Pre-requisite: Completion of Level 1 Mauri Compass (Intro)
Day 1 – Whakapapa o te Moana & Marine Ecology. 11.00AM - 4.00PM
Objective: Reconnect with the ecological and cultural whakapapa of the Port area
Resources:
Day 2 – Metric Calibration and Field Scoring
Objective: This session is about ensuring that scores are valid and repeatable.
Resources:
Day 3 – Data Input & Dashboarding
Objective: Build digital tools for kaitiaki-led reporting
Resources:
Day 4 – Baseline Report Writing
Objective: Turn insights into action and kōrero for our whānau and decision-makers.
Resources:
Day 5 – Certification & Next Steps
8.30AM to 12.00PM [then Ian and Riaki head to the Airport]
Objective: Time to celebrate what we've all learned and look ahead –
Certificate Awarded: Level 2 Mauri Compass: Marine Module
Resources:
July 28th 11.00AM - August 1st 12.00PM
Programme Overview
Nau mai, haere mai!
Purpose:
- Equip experienced kaitiaki with skills to calibrate, interpret, and present Mauri Compass data for coastal monitoring of pāua, kina, kūtai, kōura, and snapper in the Port Taranaki area.
- Develop a Mauri Compass baseline assessment for the Port Taranaki area in alignment with the Ngati Te Whiti Marine Cultural Health Index
- Verify that Ngāti Te Whiti kaitiaki who complete Level 2 certification are qualified to lead cultural and environmental assessments in alignment with the MCHI and Mauri Compass
Certification:
This certifies that the assessor has successfully completed the requirements of the Ngāti Te Whiti Mauri Compass Level 2 Assessor Training Programme and is verified as a qualified assessor to carry out cultural and environmental monitoring using the Mauri Compass on behalf of Ngāti Te Whiti in partnership with Port Taranaki Limited.
This accreditation confirms the assessor’s capability to:
- Carry out field-based assessments at agreed sites within the Port Taranaki coastal environment
- Apply the full suite of Mauri Compass indicators with integrity, cultural grounding, and analytical consistency
- Produce assessment reports that reflect both Mātauranga-a-Ngāti Te Whiti and environmental policy requirements
- Support Ngāti Te Whiti in engagements with local authorities, technical experts, and external partners including Port Taranaki Limited
Level: 2 (Advanced Application)
Pre-requisite: Completion of Level 1 Mauri Compass (Intro)
Day 1 – Whakapapa o te Moana & Marine Ecology. 11.00AM - 4.00PM
Objective: Reconnect with the ecological and cultural whakapapa of the Port area
- Mihi whakatau and recap
- Ngati Te Whiti perspectives on species loss and return
- Taonga species focus: Pāua, Kina, Kūtai, Kōura, Tamure
- Activity: Timeline of Change (Kōrero tuku iho vs. observations)
Resources:
- Taonga Species Biology Units
- Species habitat-mapping guide
Day 2 – Metric Calibration and Field Scoring
Objective: This session is about ensuring that scores are valid and repeatable.
- Calibration of the 4 new indicators:
- Habitat Modification Awareness
- Species Recolonisation & Recruitment
- Cultural Access & Safety
- Kaitiaki Activation
- Small-group field calibration exercise at one monitoring site
- Group scoring + debrief discussion
Resources:
- Field Scoring Sheet (Printable)
- Calibration Sheet
Day 3 – Data Input & Dashboarding
Objective: Build digital tools for kaitiaki-led reporting
- Introduction to the Excel/Google Sheet dashboard
- How to enter scores accurately (site names, dates, formatting)
- Updating and interpreting radar charts
- Troubleshooting + live dashboard walkthrough using sample data
Resources:
- Radar Chart Example
- Google Sheet Template + QR Code
Day 4 – Baseline Report Writing
Objective: Turn insights into action and kōrero for our whānau and decision-makers.
- How to read site-based and seasonal mauri change
- Framing mauri statements
- How to integrate findings into Ngati Te Whiti reports
- Activity: Write and present a Mauri Compass Baseline Report
Resources:
- Mauri Baseline Template
- Environment Court - examples
Day 5 – Certification & Next Steps
8.30AM to 12.00PM [then Ian and Riaki head to the Airport]
Objective: Time to celebrate what we've all learned and look ahead –
- Verify that Ngāti Te Whiti kaitiaki who complete Level 2 certification are qualified to lead cultural and environmental assessments in alignment with the MCHI and Mauri Compass
- Finalise & Present Baseline Report
- Certificate ceremony, kai and whakawātea
Certificate Awarded: Level 2 Mauri Compass: Marine Module
Resources:
- Assessment Rubric
- Next Steps Readiness Checklist
For Planning Contact
Sera Gibson
027 225 0025
[email protected]
or
For Course Content Contact
Ian Ruru
027 357 3937
[email protected]
